Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition

Euronews reports that Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of a full escalation. The warning preceded Saudi Arabia's announcement of a new multinational maritime defense coalition, with fourteen countries—including Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt—signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping. The move reflects international concern over disruptions to one of the world's most critical trade corridors.

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