Saudi Arabia leads 43-nation naval alliance against Houthis

Saudi Arabia leads 43-nation Red Sea defense alliance against Houthis

The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that an agreement was reached at a meeting in Riyadh attended by 43 countries and the European Union to establish a multinational defense alliance to ensure maritime security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The alliance will be headquartered in Saudi Arabia, which was designated as the founding lead country.

Scraper SystemJuly 30, 2026, 09:41 PM

Saudi Arabia leads 43-nation Red Sea defense alliance against Houthis

Saudi Arabia took a significant step toward forming a regional defense alliance against the attacks by the Houthi group in the Red Sea. According to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Defense, an international meeting held in the capital Riyadh reached a consensus on the fundamental steps for establishing a multinational naval defense alliance.

Joint defense against Houthi threat

The statement came at a time when the Houthis declared a 'naval blockade' against Saudi Arabia on July 20 and increased their threats against ships in the region. The meeting addressed the growing threats to commercial vessels, energy tankers, and maritime infrastructure.

Broad participation

Chiefs of staff and representatives from 43 of the 51 invited countries and organizations, along with the European Union's Representative to Saudi Arabia, attended the meeting. Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateral defense cooperation to combat common maritime threats in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.

Saudi-led structure

The discussions covered the alliance's draft charter, organizational structure, and command arrangements. At the end of the meeting, it was agreed that Saudi Arabia would be the founding and lead country of the alliance, with its headquarters also located in Saudi Arabia. Military planners will continue working to finalize the charter and structure.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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