- Saudi Arabia may unveil a coalition to protect the Red Sea passage. Separately, US-Saudi strikes targeted Iranian advisers in Iraq.
- US officials are monitoring activity in the Red Sea while Saudi authorities request US military leadership.
Saudi Arabia seeks military support from Britain while the US declines urgent requests regarding Red Sea operations.
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Updated Sep 15
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What happened
Saudi Arabia seeks military support from Britain while the US declines urgent requests regarding Red Sea operations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UK provides air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia as Wes Streeting responds to Trump's suggestions of US involvement.Sub-event
Saudi regime seeks UK military support amid US refusal on Red Sea operations.1 source
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The entities involved
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Riyadh
capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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Red Sea
state in Sudan
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- Houthis targeted ships in the Red Sea, while Russia supplied them with military intelligence and satellite data.
Related events
- Houthis launched attacks against Saudi targets in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to rise and prompting commentary from Donald Trump.
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- Andy Burnham condemned Houthi militia threats to freedom of navigation and reaffirmed UK support for Saudi Arabia security.
- The crisis escalates as Houthis take Mokha port, threatening Red Sea traffic, while Saudi Arabia warns Iran to de-escalate.
- Pakistan signs a joint defense agreement and backs Houthis attacking Saudi ships amid Red Sea tensions.