# France steps up as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi oil exports

https://mins.news/en/video/74052

- DW News, 2026-09-25 13:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcRMqa4OZWA

> France is deploying forces to protect Yanbu, a vital Saudi oil hub on the Red Sea, as Houthi attacks threaten the country’s oil exports. President Emmanuel Macron says France is not entering the conflict. The move raises questions about why Paris is taking the risk and whether it points to a broader European role in a conflict-shaped region.

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- [Houthi Saudi Red Sea Conflict](https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08.md

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