France to send troops, radar
Photo: Heather Khalifa/AP/TT

France to send troops, radar and defence systems to protect Saudi port city of Yanbu

France is to send "military resources" to protect the Saudi port city of Yanbu, which has been attacked by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.

"We will send military resources, that is, soldiers, radar and defence systems," French President Emmanuel Macron said in a French television interview.

Britain has previously promised military support to Saudi Arabia, including a British tanker aircraft to assist with aerial refuelling of Saudi fighter jets.

On Saturday, the Houthi movement attacked the Saudi capital, Riyadh, for the first time in years. The attack was described as a major escalation of the conflict.

The port of Yanbu is important for Saudi oil exports.

In this story
AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
Was this useful?

What do you think?

Keep readingmore from Conflicts

All