Security at sea. Fifteen countries have signed a statement agreeing to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition, the Saudi Defense Ministry announced. The grouping will operate in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. A Saudi representative will lead the force, and a Pakistani official will serve as the deputy. […]
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