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The UN Security Council condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressed solidarity with the Kingdom, affirmed its right to self-defense under international law, and called for an end to escalation affecting civilians, shipping and regional security.
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The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition says it has reached initial operational capability, with representatives from 41 countries meeting in Jeddah to integrate capabilities and prepare for multinational maritime operations under a unified command.
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The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, has cautioned against transforming the Bab Al-Mandab Strait into a second Strait of Hormuz. Meeting with European ambassadors, Al-Alimi urged international partners to bolster Yemen's state capabilities to protect the vital trade corridor against Houthi military actions and Iranian geopolitical influence.
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Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks on civilian and economic targets in its southern regions, which injured 73 civilians. The Kingdom asserted its legitimate right to defend its sovereignty and called on the international community to enforce relevant UN Security Council resolutions to halt the escalation.
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the Houthi group's attacks on Saudi Arabian cities and maritime trade, reaffirming its solidarity and support for the Kingdom's security measures.
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The Dubai Maritime Authority has reported that its marine sector now attracts 116 nationalities, led by users from the United Kingdom. Supported by 20 marinas and 4,214 berths, the sector has grown to include 8,415 registered marine craft and over 14,000 active businesses.
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Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji represented the Kingdom at the 166th ordinary session of the Arab League Council in Cairo. The meeting focused on enhancing Arab cooperation, countering regional violations, and securing crucial international maritime waterways.
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A security incident in the Strait of Hormuz involving the Saudi vessel SIDR has resulted in the deaths of two Filipino seafarers, according to a statement from the shipping company Bahri.
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The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) has entered its operational phase from its command headquarters under Saudi leadership. This milestone follows a key planning meeting in Jeddah with 39 countries, marking the transition from institutional planning to active maritime security operations.
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Saudi Arabia has condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, which resulted in the deaths of two Filipino crew members. While Iran claims the vessel and another tanker struck mines on an unauthorized route, maritime firms reported projectile strikes.
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Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz, which claimed the lives of two Filipino crew members. The Kingdom also expressed solidarity with Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait against Iranian threats, calling for restraint and the protection of international navigation.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council, Qatar, and Jordan have strongly condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi oil tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident resulted in crew fatalities and was labeled a severe violation of international maritime law that threatens global trade.
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