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world25 days ago•3 min saved

Trump pushes for a global naval shield for Hormuz as allies hesitate

Trump says numerous countries told him they’re on the way to join an international naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war on Iran, but no country has confirmed participation. Some European leaders reject military involvement while others discuss diplomatic support or non-military help such as mine-hunting drones. Oil prices have risen as tensions persist, and Iran remains defiant amid ongoing fighting with casualties and displacement reported.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #naval-coalition #oil-prices

world27 days ago•7 min saved

Trump pushes for an international naval escort to secure the Hormuz Strait

President Trump urged a multinational naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens to close the strategic passage amid US-Israeli attacks, hoping to stabilize oil markets that have surged above $100 per barrel. While various countries consider options, no coalition has been publicly formed yet, and experts warn that interoperability, legal constraints, and the Strait’s narrow, high-risk geography pose major challenges to escort missions. Iran says the strait remains open to most shipping, with certain vessels blocked, adding to the complexity of any potential intervention.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-conflict #naval-coalition #oil-prices

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Red Sea Coalition Gains Allied Warship Support"

Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea sees an increase in naval strength as the United States leads a coalition to counter maritime attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the UK, Greece, and Sri Lanka adding warships to the coalition. India and Pakistan also increase naval activities in the region, focusing on protecting their own ships, while the US and eleven other countries issue a joint statement calling for an end to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

via gCaptain|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #maritime-security

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

Red Sea Crisis: Arab Nations' Reluctance, Rising Freight Rates, and Imminent Attacks

Arab nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have not joined the US-led naval coalition to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks. Egypt, as the owner of the Suez Canal, is concerned about the economic impact and proximity to the conflict. Saudi Arabia is engaged in peace talks with the Houthis and fears joining the coalition could jeopardize those efforts and strain relations with Iran. The UAE, while interested in a tougher approach against the Houthis, is dissatisfied with US security responses in the region and wants a more firm response. Additionally, Arab nations are cautious about being seen as working in defense of Israel, as the issue of Palestinian statehood holds significant resonance in the Middle East.

via DW (English)|

#arab-nations #houthi-rebels #international-relations

defenseinternational-relations2 years ago•8 min saved

Navigating the Red Sea: Challenges and Confrontations

The newly formed naval coalition, Operation Prosperity Guardian, aims to defend Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks originating from Yemen. However, the warships alone will struggle to address the missile and drone threat as well as piracy and hijackings. The requirements for these tasks are different, with the missile defense task requiring a line of ships along the Bab el Mandeb channel, while the piracy task needs a more dynamic approach. The success of Prosperity Guardian may require a combination of defensive measures and precise, non-escalatory counterstrikes to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

via The Telegraph|

#counterstrikes #defenseinternational-relations #houthi-attacks

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"US-Led Naval Coalition Aims to Safeguard Red Sea Shipping Amid Houthi Threats"

The US has announced the creation of a naval protection force, called Operation Prosperity Guardian, in the southern Red Sea to defend against increasing Houthi attacks on merchant shipping. Several countries, including Britain, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, and Spain, have joined the effort. However, notable absentees are Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Shipping companies have rerouted or halted traffic, and the Danish company Møller–Maersk has rerouted ships around Africa. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have targeted a variety of merchant tankers, and their attacks are expected to continue despite the coalition's formation. The absence of Egypt and Saudi Arabia weakens the maritime security effort, and there is a delicate balance between protecting shipping and avoiding escalation of the conflict.

via The Guardian US|

#houthi-attacks #international-relations #naval-coalition