Saudi Arabia is working to form an international coalition to safeguard commercial shipping in the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement on vessels operating in the region.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, Riyadh is consulting with dozens of countries, although the final composition of the proposed coalition has not yet been decided.
The move comes as security concerns continue to grow in the Red Sea, adding pressure to global trade routes already affected by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, accusing the kingdom of maintaining a long-standing blockade on Yemen and exploiting its resources.
Since then, the group says it has targeted Saudi-linked ships in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia responded by carrying out air strikes on what it described as Houthi military positions at Yemen's Hodeidah port, claiming the facilities were being used to threaten international shipping.
The escalating attacks have expanded regional tensions beyond the Gulf, affecting oil tankers and other commercial vessels. The disruption has contributed to higher global oil prices and raised concerns about the safety of one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held discussions with his counterparts from Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The ministers emphasized the need to reduce regional tensions, condemned attacks attributed to Iran and allied armed groups in Iraq and Yemen, and reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation through the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Meanwhile, Yemen's internationally recognized government accused the Houthis of attempting to establish a system of collecting transit fees from ships passing through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani described the alleged plan as a serious escalation aimed at financing the group's military activities and increasing its influence over a strategically important international waterway.
The situation continues to heighten concerns over regional stability and the security of global energy supplies.
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