French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to deploy "military assets" to protect a major energy facility in Saudi Arabia. Speaking on September 24, Macron said France would send soldiers, radars, and defense systems to secure a key oil export site on the Red Sea. This terminal is vital for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports, allowing the country to bypass the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway that has been a focal point of regional tensions. Macron emphasized that the deployment would be for protection, not for engaging in combat, and he did not rule out sending Rafale fighter jets to the site. In the same interview, Macron said France is well-prepared for energy needs by the end of the year, stating that the country will have sufficient supplies of gas, diesel, and fuel. He explained that he has worked diplomatically with leaders from several Middle Eastern and African nations to secure oil supplies and ensure stability in the market. Macron noted that France and Europe have been rebuilding their oil and gas reserves, aiming to fill 80% of storage capacity in the coming weeks. He also mentioned ongoing discussions with Iran and Oman to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open for oil trade. Macron also mentioned the possibility of releasing strategic reserves of oil and gas in the near future to help stabilize global energy prices. He criticized a recent proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to restrict American oil exports, calling it a "bad decision." Macron urged Trump to join international efforts to release energy reserves in a coordinated way and to separate the issue of the Strait of Hormuz from the broader U.S.-Iran tensions. The French president is currently leading the G7 group of nations and has called for a meeting to assess whether additional oil and gas reserves should be released to ease market pressures. His statements reflect a broader European strategy to ensure energy security amid ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges in the Middle East.