SEA ALLIANCE

Saudi Arabia to lead multinational alliance to secure Red Sea trade routes

Threats and attacks on vessels linked to Saudi Arabia have slowed traffic through the Bab al-Mandab, a chokepoint at the southern end of the Red Sea

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A photo taken from the Yemeni coast southwest of the city of Taiz, shows boats floating at Bab al-Mandab Strait

Saudi Arabia is planning to lead a multinational alliance to defend Red Sea trade routes from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis, as it grapples with renewed threats. 

The kingdom held discussions with military representatives from 43 countries in Riyadh...