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Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?

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Saudi Arabia is spearheading a new maritime coalition aimed at securing commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The initiative is a direct response to a series of attacks on vessels in the region, which have been attributed to Houthi forces based in Yemen.

The alliance seeks to bolster regional security and maintain the flow of international maritime trade against these ongoing threats. By organizing this coalition, Saudi Arabia and its partners intend to counter the influence of Iran-backed groups that have targeted shipping traffic, thereby safeguarding a critical corridor for global commerce.

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