https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-deploy-forces-to-protect-saudi-red-sea-oil-portContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-deploy-forces-to-protect-saudi-red-sea-oil-porthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-deploy-forces-to-protect-saudi-red-sea-oil-port#u85697Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:46:33 +0000President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will send troops and military means to Saudi Arabia to secure energy infrastructure and a key Red Sea oil port. This deployment comes as Riyadh faces increasing pressure from Yemeni armed forces and Houthi attacks. In a separate disclosure, Macron stated that the CIA failed to inform French services about possible Russian drone attacks. The mission aims to safeguard critical energy sites and oil routes essential for global supply.Why it mattersThe Yanbu oil port handles 5 million barrels per day. Protecting this infrastructure is critical as Saud