Saudi Arabia is working to establish an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea against Houthi attacks, according to a Reuters report cited by Israeli media. The initiative follows an earlier report by Al-Monitor on a similar Saudi-led multinational coalition being planned, marking a persistent diplomatic push by Riyadh to secure the vital waterway.
A Reuters report, cited Wednesday evening by Israeli broadcaster N12, states that Saudi Arabia is working to establish an international coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea against Houthi attacks. The report provides no further details on the coalition's composition, timeline, or operational scope.
This development follows a similar report by Al-Monitor earlier Wednesday, which, citing senior diplomatic and American officials, said Saudi Arabia plans to create a new multinational military coalition for the Red Sea, with a potential deadline for participation from about 50 countries. That report was published by The Zioneer at 23:23 Jerusalem.
Together, the reports indicate a coordinated Saudi diplomatic push to secure the Bab el-Mandeb strait and the broader Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi forces have repeatedly targeted commercial and military vessels since late 2023. The initiative remains at the planning stage, with no official confirmation from Riyadh or Washington.
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