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Red Sea maritime security coalition developments

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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 ~~recent development, Saudi Defense Minister~~ Houthi maritime ban declared in July, King Mohammed VI of Morocco issued formal messages to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince ~~Khalid~~ Mohammed bin Salman ~~and Moroccan Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration Abdellatif Louaddi held discussions to strengthen defense cooperation.~~ expressing solidarity.

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