Saudi Arabia announced the impending deployment of ships by the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to ensure navigation in the Red Sea due to threats to Saudi shipping. This coalition, formed on July 30, includes 14 countries and aims to integrate capabilities for operational implementation. It focuses on joint training, intelligence sharing, and maritime security operations, headquartered in Riyadh and commanded by Major General Abdullah Al-Shahri. The coalition plans to confront any threat to maritime navigation, though its future impact remains uncertain. Skepticism exists due to previous maritime security initiatives that struggled to achieve tangible results. European states have been hesitant to join, awaiting further developments. The coalition's formation followed the Houthi movement's announcement of a blockade on Saudi-related shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis recently seized control of more Yemeni Red Sea coast, positioning their forces near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This development, coupled with an Iraqi militia attack on a Saudi oil pipeline, has created significant export challenges for Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco has already begun canceling crude oil deliveries due to these disruptions.