Macron Deploys French Troops to Protect Red Sea Oil Route

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to protect the Red Sea oil route. The decision comes as the price of crude oil surges due to missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Yanbu, a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports.

Macron stated that sending 'military resources' - including soldiers, radars, and defense systems - is not an involvement in conflict but rather a protection measure. He warned against the potential impact of a US diesel export ban, calling it 'catastrophic' for both the US and global economy.

Macron also addressed concerns about Russian aggression, stating that Moscow is trying to intimidate Europe and break its resolve on supporting Ukraine. He instructed his government to develop a plan for protecting critical infrastructure from drone and cyberattacks.