Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
Summary
Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have formed a maritime military coalition to protect safe passage through key waterways in the Red Sea region. The coalition will share information, plan joint naval operations, and conduct training exercises to improve security.Key Facts
- The coalition includes Bahrain, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, and Yemen.
- So far, 15 countries signed the declaration, with 13 completing official steps to join. More countries are expected to join.
- The coalition aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.
- Saudi Arabia announced the coalition as an “open international coalition” welcoming countries that share its goals.
- Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will command the coalition’s naval forces.
- The alliance will exchange intelligence, plan operations, build military capabilities, and conduct joint naval drills.
- The group was launched amid ongoing conflicts affecting Gulf region security, including attacks by Iran-backed Houthi fighters targeting Saudi ships.
- Experts say the coalition’s impact depends on its ability to turn plans into real efforts that improve maritime security.
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