Saudi Arabia forms Red Sea defense coalition to protect against Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia is organizing an international coalition to protect ships traveling through the Red Sea from Houthi attacks. Multiple countries have joined this maritime alliance to defend important shipping and energy routes in the region.
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Part of The Houthis' attacks on Red Sea shipping and the US and Israeli strikes on Yemen
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2 sourcesSaudi Arabia preparing a sea and possible land offensive against the Houthis
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7 articlesSaudis said to gear up for ground invasion against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways
Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
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The story so far
3 developments- Jul 29Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say
- Jul 30Saudi Arabia forms Red Sea defense coalition to protect against Houthi attacks
- Jul 31Saudi builds maritime coalition to protect Red Sea trading routes
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