Saudi Arabia and 13 other nations have launched the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance, a Red Sea coalition intended to protect shipping lanes through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The alliance follows escalating attacks on Saudi-flagged vessels by Iran-backed Houthi fighters and wider disruption from the US-Israel war on Iran, which has severely constrained traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Members plan intelligence sharing, joint naval exercises and coordinated operations. Analysts say its real impact depends on implementation, while Riyadh seeks broader international backing to deter Houthi threats to global trade routes.
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