Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is attempting to form an international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping lanes from Houthi rebel attacks. The move follows a maritime blockade and increased tensions that have negatively impacted global oil prices.
Why it matters
The escalation of conflict in the Red Sea threatens global supply chains and energy security, drawing in international geopolitical interests.
Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A Houthi rebel raises a weapon as he attends a rally marking one year of Saudi-led air strikes, in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, March 26, 2016 [Mohamed al-Sayaghi/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 29 Jul 2026 29 Jul 2026 Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, people familiar with the deliberations have told the Reuters news agency.
The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said.
Tensions in the Red Sea are rising, denting the global economic outlook already under stress due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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