Saudi, Egypt Demand Open Red Sea, as Riyadh Vows to Hit Back Against Houthis
- Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for free navigation in the Red Sea after Yemen's Houthis seized control of the southern entrance and escalated attacks in the area.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met to discuss securing maritime navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and supported measures to protect Saudi security.
- The conflict in Yemen has displaced 100,000 people and worsened the humanitarian crisis, with many fleeing to neighboring countries.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and related missile and drone attacks have prompted a Saudi-led coalition to vow firm responses and operational measures.
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The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohamed bin Salman, met on September 15 with the President of Egypt, Abdelfatah al-Sisi, on his official visit to the country. Both leaders seek to ensure the freedom and safety of navigation in the Red Sea and in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime track that in recent weeks has gained even greater relevance, after the Houthis captured the coast of the Red Sea of Yemen and strengthened their control over t…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for ensuring navigation in the Red Sea following the Houthis offensive in Yemen and control of Bab el Mandeb
Houthi rebels resume fighting in Yemen, controlling Bab el Mandeb. Saudi Arabia and Egypt demand to ensure navigation in the Red Sea.Cate alert to the impact of the closure of the strait. Yemen faces massive displacements, while the UN Security Council addresses the crisis.
At a meeting in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi reaffirmed Egypt's support for Saudi Arabia "to protect its own security and stability".
During their discussions in Cairo today, Egyptian President Abdelfattah Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Ben Salman stressed the need to guarantee the security and freedom of navigation in the region and to reject any attacks or threats against Saudi sovereignty, security and stability.
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