Saudi Coalition Targets Houthi Shipping Threats in Red Sea

Riyadh is seeking international partners to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, which have escalated tensions and pushed oil prices higher.

The Saudi government has been discussing a coalition with dozens of countries, but details on its composition remain unclear.

Houthi rebels in Yemen announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia on July 20, accusing the kingdom of imposing an unjust siege on Yemen for nearly 12 years.

Saudi Arabia responded to Houthi attacks on its vessels with airstrikes on what it said were Houthi military facilities at Yemen's Hodeidah port used to threaten commercial shipping.