Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced the formation of a 14-member military coalition — including Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, Somalia and Sudan — to protect freedom of navigation through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid ongoing Houthi attacks against Saudi vessels and oil facilities, Al Jazeera reported on July 30. Specific contributions by country, including naval vessels or aircraft, were not disclosed, though the coalition is set to share intelligence and operational support and conduct joint exercises.