Saudi Arabia forms Red Sea defense coalition to protect against Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia is building an international coalition to protect key shipping routes that transport Saudi oil exports from repeated attacks by Yemeni Houthi militias. The Saudi Ministry of Defense met with nearly 50 countries in Riyadh to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition, the Saudi Arabian embassy in

Saudi Arabia discussed with military representatives of 43 countries the formation of a multinational alliance charged with protecting maritime navigation, hoping to counter a blockade the Houthis imposed on the kingdom last week.

Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced plans to establish an international maritime defense coalition to strengthen cooperation amid heightened regional tensions and a rise in attacks on key shipping lanes.The initiative was unveiled following a meeting hosted by the Kingdom that brought together representatives from 43 co

The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, according to the report.

RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the s

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, two sources say Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition ha

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say  Reuters

RIYADH, July 29 - Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday.