Saudi Arabia Seeks 50-Nation Coalition to Secure Red Sea Shipping from Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia is inviting roughly 50 countries to join a coalition protecting Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported on July 29, 2026. No nations have publicly committed, and no operational timeline or rules of engagement have been specified. The initiative follows a Houthi-declared maritime blockade that has slowed commercial traffic and threatens over 3 percent of global oil supply.