December 19, 2023
US announces 10-nation alliance to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Secretary Austin urges united action against non-state actors that threaten the principle of freedom of navigation U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Israeli Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. — Reuters The Houthi rebels threaten the route that serves nearly 12 percent of global trade. Coalition formed to ensure smooth navigation for all nations. The disruption of maritime operations leads to a “maritime security crisis”. In an effort to curb escalating missile and drone attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea,


