U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on 19/12/2023 the creation of an enhanced naval alliance called “Operation Prosperity Guardian” to tackle Houthi threats and attacks in the Red and the Arabian seas.
The announcement comes at a time when Riyadh emphasizes its priorities for the Red and Arabian seas.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The Kingdom’s focused priorities for the Red and the Arabian seas
- The stance of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) on the announced naval alliance
- The defined nature of the Saudi naval presence in the Red Sea
