Red Sea Showdown: What's at Stake in Saudi Arabia's New Maritime Alliance? The recent announcement of the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance has raised eyebrows across the globe, particularly in the Middle East.
Thirteen countries have signed on to this ambitious initiative, with more expected to join. At its core, the alliance is a response to growing Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
These attacks, backed by Iran, have disrupted global oil supplies and sparked fears of a wider conflict.