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France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says

1 source · first seen 01:21 25 Sept · updated 01:21 25 Sept

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Houthi attacks and security of Saudi oil routes

The Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles. France said it would send military personnel to help protect the Red Sea oil route.

Saturday, 26 September

  1. Houthis attack Saudi Arabia again as Trump rejects ceasefire offer

Friday, 25 September

  1. France to send troops to secure Saudi oil plant as Houthi attacks mount
  2. 2 sources
    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan plan talks as Houthi attacks escalate
  3. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco
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    France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says
  5. Houthis say they attacked Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu

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ReutersFrance to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says01:21