French President Macron Urges Halt to Energy Facility Attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday held talks with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. 

Macron reaffirmed France’s solidarity and its commitment to strengthening Saudi Arabia’s air defences amid repeated attacks involving Iranian missiles and drones. 

In a post on X, Macron said he had spoken with the Crown Prince and stressed France’s support at a time



when the Kingdom is facing “repeated and unacceptable attacks.”

He also underlined the need for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the risks of escalating conflict. 

Macron called for a temporary halt to attacks on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure, urging all sides to act responsibly to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.