- 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.
- Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping are escalating, drawing geopolitical attention and involving European nations like Spain and Italy.
Spain and Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral cooperation while attacks threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
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Updated Jul 28
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What happened
Spain and Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral cooperation while attacks threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
Related events
- Saudi Arabia may unveil a coalition to protect the Red Sea passage. Separately, US-Saudi strikes targeted Iranian advisers in Iraq.
- Attacks originating in Yemen threaten vital shipping routes, coinciding with discussions on strengthening bilateral ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
- Pakistan signs a joint defense agreement and backs Houthis attacking Saudi ships amid Red Sea tensions.
- An attack occurred on a company vessel belonging to Saudi Arabia while it was in the Red Sea.
- Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue in the Red Sea, while China asks Iran to rein in the Houthis.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- arabnews.comSaudi crown prince, Spanish PM discuss ties and regional security