Recent Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and missile-drone strikes on Saudi energy sites and shipping have prompted limited defensive responses from the UK and France, including RAF air-to-air refueling support and French deployment of troops plus radar and air-defense systems to protect Yanbu. A September 22 G7 statement condemned the attacks, urged an immediate halt to threats against navigation in the Bab al-Mandab, and called for return to the political process while pressing Iran to cease arms supplies, yet stopped short of endorsing offensive operations inside Yemen. Germany has signaled caution due to Bundestag approval requirements. EU naval efforts under Operation Aspides continue with calls for additional assets, but the emphasis remains on defensive maritime security and diplomatic pressure rather than direct strikes by Paris, London, or Berlin.