US announces naval coalition to defend Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from US news | The Guardian on (#6H8S3)
Egypt and Saudi Arabia notably absent from Operation Prosperity Guardian as more shipping companies forgo route
The US has announced the creation of an enhanced naval protection force operating in the southern Red Sea in an attempt to ward off mounting attacks from Yemen's rebel Houthis on merchant shipping.
Britain said it would be among the countries participating but notable absentees were Arab nations Egypt and Saudi Arabia while analysts speculated that shipping would continue to be disrupted and attacks continue.
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