Saudi Arabia established a military coalition to safeguard commercial shipping in the Red Sea, responding to attacks on vessels by Houthi militants from Yemen. The alliance aims to protect one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes, through which billions of dollars in goods pass annually between Europe and Asia.
The coalition coordinates naval operations and air defense to deter further assaults on container ships and tankers. Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea have prompted major carriers to reroute around Africa, increasing costs and delays for global trade.
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