Macron stated on Thursday that France would dispatch military personnel, radar, and defense systems to protect oil facilities at Yanbu port, rather than intervene in regional conflicts. He emphasized that French forces would not participate in combat. This action comes amidst ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. Yanbu port is a crucial oil export route for Saudi Arabia, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and its security directly impacts global crude oil supply. France's move is also linked to the energy price pressures facing Europe, aiming to mitigate the impact of regional conflicts on the European energy market.