Saudi Arabia forms 14-nation maritime defence coalition amid Red Sea threats
UKPulse News Desk
Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of a 14-country maritime defence coalition, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Sudan. The coalition aims to protect shipping and energy supplies in response to Houthi attacks.
- Saudi Arabia has established a 14-nation maritime defence coalition.
- The coalition includes countries such as Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Sudan.
- Its stated purpose is to protect shipping and energy supplies from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia has announced the creation of a new maritime defence coalition comprising 14 countries. The initiative, revealed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, includes nations such as Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Sudan.
The coalition's stated objective is to safeguard shipping and energy supplies, responding to ongoing Houthi attacks that reportedly threaten the Red Sea route.