US Red Sea coalition weak because regional powerhouses abstained, Yemen VP says

16 Jan 2024 • 5:28 PM MYT
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DAVOS, Jan 16 —TheUS-led coalition meant to safeguard commercial traffic in the Red Sea against attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis is “weak” because regional powerhouses Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt did not partake, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, Yemen’s Vice President and head of Southern Transitional Council, told Reuters in an interview today.

“This Bab al-Mandab corridor is of interest to the whole world and to the region, so regional intervention is key.” — Reuters

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