50 nations prepare to encircle and annihilate the Houthis

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The Red Sea conflict escalates! 50 nations prepare to encircle and annihilate the Houthis

—The Houthis also want to follow suit and collect money! Saudi Arabia invites 50 countries to form a "Red Sea military alliance" to counter the Houthis; the U.S. is considering joining the alliance

Report by : Li Zhiliang / Editor : Zhongkang / Source : Newtalk / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0730/2414725.html / Image : Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil tanker. (Image: Screenshot from @DailyIranNews X account)

According to a Reuters report on 29 July 2026, citing sources, the Houthi rebels in Yemen are considering charging fees to ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis have not yet responded. Another report states that Saudi Arabia will soon announce the formation of a new Red Sea military alliance, with approximately 50 countries, including the United States, invited to join.

According to Reuters, the Houthi rebels in Yemen are considering charging fees to most merchant ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but no timetable for implementation has been given.

Sources say this move aims to normalize the practice of charging tolls on international waterways and increase pressure on the United States. Sources also stated that Iranian representatives discussed the proposal with Houthi officials during a previous visit to Iran to attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Image : The Saudi Air Force launched an airstrike on Sana'a International Airport, which is controlled by the Houthis, in an attempt to prevent Iranian flights from landing. Image: Retrieved from X@mhmiranusa

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, serving as a vital link between the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Indian Ocean. It is often referred to as a "waterway corridor" connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Suez Canal and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are two major shipping routes in the northern and southern parts of the Red Sea, respectively.

On the other hand, according to Middle Eastern media citing sources, Saudi Arabia is expected to announce the formation of a new multinational military coalition in the Red Sea to prevent Iran and the Houthi rebels from restricting passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and to combat piracy, smuggling, and terrorism in the Red Sea.

Image : Following the Houthi rebels in Yemen's announcement of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, at least eight oil tankers canceled or suspended their passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Image: Retrieved from X@HormuzLetter

It is reported that Saudi Arabia will announce this initiative as early as the 30th, with approximately 50 countries, including the United States, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Pakistan, invited to join the coalition. Currently, the Red Sea littoral states of Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somalia have agreed to join the coalition.

Sources indicate that the U.S. has not yet decided whether to join the alliance, and its support is crucial for the launch of this Saudi initiative.

Image : U.S. President Trump (right) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have recently had strained relations. Photo retrieved from X account @IbadanWatch Politics (Right Wing)

Image : Saudi Arabian transport authorities confirmed that their Saudi oil tanker NCC MASA was attacked and damaged by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. This is the third Saudi vessel attacked this week. Photo retrieved from X@Osinttechnical