The group’s attacks are threatening a Red Sea shipping route that has become increasingly important amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes.
Thirteen countries have completed the procedures required to formally join the alliance, while 15 have signed its joint statement, the Saudi Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Riyadh described the development as the “actual launch” of the coalition and…
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