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Red Sea maritime security coalition developments

Overview

The security situation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait has intensified as Houthi forces advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing the port of Mokha and Perim Island. This movement threatens to grant the Iran-backed group control over the critical maritime chokepoint. In response, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested direct military intervention from US President Donald Trump; however, the Trump administration has declined direct strikes, offering instead intelligence-sharing and targeting assistance. Riyadh is also seeking broader regional support, having approached the United Kingdom for military and diplomatic assistance. While the UK has approved the deployment of military advisors, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reviewing further involvement. Reports indicate Saudi Arabia has sought intelligence assistance from Israel through US Central Command to prevent the closure of the strait. Israeli officials are reportedly evaluating the possibility of deeper security cooperation, viewing the shared Houthi threat as a potential opportunity for regional engagement, despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations. Hostilities have escalated significantly, with Houthi forces expanding their use of drones and missiles against the kingdom. Recent ballistic missile attacks targeting Riyadh were intercepted by Saudi air defenses, though a suspected strike near the Riyadh airport caused fires and flight delays. Due to a depleted stock of interceptor missiles, Saudi Arabia has requested air defense assistance from France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Egypt. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud condemned ‘brutal Iranian attacks’ and emphasized the Kingdom’s right to defend its sovereignty. In September 2026, following a Houthi maritime ban declared in July, King Mohammed VI of Morocco issued formal messages to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressing solidarity.

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Saudi Arabia · Houthi militia · Mohammed bin Salman · Houthis · Morocco

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Morocco's King Mohammed VI condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

    King Mohammed VI of Morocco has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, declaring that any aggression against the Saudi Kingdom is also an aggression against Morocco.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Saudi Arabia and Morocco discuss strengthening defense cooperation

    Saudi and Moroccan defense officials discussed strengthening military cooperation as King Mohammed VI reaffirmed that Saudi security is integral to Morocco's security amid escalating Houthi attacks.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 30 sources
    King Mohammed VI expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

    King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning Houthi militia attacks on civilian infrastructure and holy sites, and calling for international sanctions.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks and asserts right to self-defense

    Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud condemned Iranian aggression and Houthi attacks, asserting the Kingdom's right to defend its sovereignty and calling for regional stability.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

    Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement condemning Houthi attacks and affirming Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense during a meeting at the UN General Assembly.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Houthis threaten US targets if Washington supports Saudi Arabia

    Houthi rebels threaten to target US interests and close the Bab al-Mandab strait if the United States provides military aid to Saudi Arabia or intervenes in the Yemen conflict.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 101 sources
    G7 demands Iran end Houthi support as Saudi King slams Mecca targeting

    G7 ministers have demanded Iran end its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, warning of threats to global trade and energy security. Meanwhile, Saudi King Salman branded the Houthis a ‘terrorist militia’.

  8. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Yemeni Scholars Conference rejects Mecca targeting allegations

    Yemeni scholars met in Sanaa to denounce Saudi allegations of targeting Mecca, calling the claims fabrications intended to mislead the public and smear the Yemeni people.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Greece condemns Houthi military escalation at UN Security Council

    Greece condemned Houthi military escalation in Yemen at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, warning of threats to Red Sea security, global trade, and the freedom of maritime navigation.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Yemen Scholars Association condemns Houthi attempt to target Mecca

    The Yemen Scholars Association and the Yemeni Parliament have condemned a Houthi militia attempt to target Mecca, praising Saudi defense systems for thwarting the attack.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    Saudi Arabia seeks regional military support as Houthis advance toward Bab el-Mandeb

    Saudi Arabia seeks military and intelligence support from the UK, US, and Israel to counter Houthi advances toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, after President Trump declined requests for direct US strikes.

  12. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Yemeni Cabinet condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

    The Yemeni Cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, citing Iranian support and warning of threats to regional stability and maritime security.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Saudi Arabia and UK discuss maritime security and regional stability

    Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom are coordinating to enhance maritime security and protect global supply chains following increased regional tensions and Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi territory.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Nigeria and Netherlands condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

    Nigeria and the Netherlands have condemned recent Houthi attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, warning of threats to regional stability and global energy supplies.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Saudi Arabia and GCC leaders condemn Houthi attacks on civilian targets

    Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar have condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi cities and Red Sea shipping, with regional leaders affirming solidarity and the need to protect maritime navigation.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Saudi Arabia and France condemn Houthi attacks on shipping

    Saudi Arabia and France condemned Houthi attacks on commercial shipping and Saudi infrastructure, reaffirming support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and maritime security.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition amid Houthi Red Sea blockade

    Houthi-led blockades in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait have reduced tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port by over a third, prompting Riyadh to seek an international coalition to secure Red Sea shipping.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Saudi Arabia announces 14-nation maritime coalition to counter Houthi blockade

    Saudi Arabia has formed a 14-member Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition to counter a Houthi naval blockade and secure navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Saudi Arabia and Türkiye back Red Sea maritime security initiatives

    Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are backing efforts to secure the Red Sea through UN condemnation of Houthi attacks and a Saudi-led maritime defense coalition.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Saudi-led Maritime Defense Coalition Says Turkey Not a Member

    Saudi Arabia's maritime defense coalition for Bab al‑Mandab excludes Turkey, while a meeting of regional and international military leaders discussed securing the strait against Houthi threats.

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