Saudi Arabia Forms Maritime Alliance to Protect Red Sea Shipping
Saudi Arabia has initiated the formation of a new international maritime defense alliance with 13 other nations, including Pakistan, to protect shipping routes in the Red Sea following recent attacks. The alliance aims to safeguard maritime security in the region, with Italy also expressing readiness to participate.
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