Saudi-led coalition steps up Red Sea defense
Riyadh convenes regional partners to counter Houthi blockade threats to global energy trade.
TL;DR
- Saudi Arabia formed a 13-nation maritime coalition led from Riyadh to defend Red Sea shipping against Houthi blockade threats.
- Member nations include Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Pakistan, Djibouti, Somalia, Bangladesh, Yemen, Sudan, and Comoros.
- The coalition responds to Houthi missile attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and announced blockade that have disrupted global shipping.
Politics
Saudi Arabia convenes Red Sea maritime coalition
Riyadh secured agreement from 13 countries to jointly defend shipping lanes against Iranian-backed Houthi attacks.
Saudi Arabia assembled a 13-nation coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, with members including Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Pakistan, Djibouti, Somalia, Bangladesh, Yemen, Sudan, and Comoros. The alliance responds to Iran-backed Houthis' blockade threats and missile strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure that have disrupted global energy trade (via Al Jazeera).