Saudi-led maritime defence alliance appoints commander as membership grows | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-06 21:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Saudi Maj Gen Abdullah Al Shehri has been appointed commander of the recently created multinational maritime alliance to protect Red Sea trade routes from attacks by Iran's allies, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
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