Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Summary
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as the commander of a new multinational maritime defence coalition. The coalition aims to protect shipping routes in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden, ensuring safe passage for international trade and energy supplies.Key Facts
- Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri was named commander of the coalition one week after it was formed.
- The coalition includes 14 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, and Yemen.
- The coalition focuses on protecting freedom of navigation and securing key trade and energy shipping routes.
- It is described as an open group, inviting other countries that share its goals to join.
- The coalition will hold a planning meeting on August 12-13 to finalize its structure and invite more members.
- The area controlled by the coalition is a strategic maritime passage connecting the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
- This development occurs amid tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, especially concerning the nearby Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is critical because about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through it.
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