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30 Jul 2026, 18:54

On Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced a plan to form an international coalition for maritime defense aimed at protecting shipping and energy transit routes in the Red Sea.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that representatives from 43 countries and the European Union participated in a meeting regarding this plan. According to this proposal, Saudi Arabia will act as the founding country and leader of the coalition, with its headquarters also located in the country.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, this coalition is being formed to enhance maritime security, maintain freedom of navigation, ensure the security of trade and energy transit routes, and protect shared maritime interests in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden.

This plan comes after attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on ships have disrupted one of the world's most important trade routes.
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