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Fourteen states issue joint statement backing Saudi-led maritime defence coalition

Fourteen states, including Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, have issued a joint statement supporting the proposed multinational maritime defence coalition, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says.

The statement — also signed by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Somalia — welcomed progress on the coalition’s founding arrangements. Other participating states expressed support but are still completing domestic procedures to formally join, with the door left open for further signatories.

The announcement followed a Defence Ministry-hosted meeting of military chiefs of staff and representatives from allied nations, along with the EU delegation to the kingdom, to advance Riyadh’s initiative. The meeting drew chiefs of staff or representatives from 43 countries, plus the EU delegation, out of 51 invited — attending either in person or virtually.

The push comes amid an escalating Red Sea shipping crisis: the Houthis declared a “maritime blockade” on Saudi Arabia on July 20 and have since struck Saudi tankers, forcing Riyadh to reroute oil exports through Red Sea ports after the earlier closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Dogalmighty17:
The Saudis couldn't defeat the Houthis for years now. I wonder why they think inviting more countries in support will help them.

Namaster:
Nigeria must NOT join this NONSENSE.

We have our OWN security issues to DEAL with.
Let Saudi Arabia carry their own CROSS.

They were the first one to initiate a BLOCKADE on Yemen's Airport.
They even BOMBED their Airport.

Now that Yemen is responding in KIND, they are looking for INNOCENT countries to help them carry their BURDEN.

Plus, countries that are getting involved in the Middle East Crisis CREATED by the PDFile have been having their oil facilities TARGETED.

Dangote Refinery is the ONLY active refinery in Nigeria.
That's why Nigerians still see oil to BUY.

IF it's DESTROYED, the queue in Filling Stations will reach Saturn.

Nigeria MUST abstain!

FSBoperator:
This is due to Buhari signing us into a military pact with Saudi Arabia .

I am sure Tinubu will just send one frigate that will be stationed off the coast of Djibouti and wil not see any action whatsoever.

esnbrutality:
So where will supporters of IRAN and their proxies go for Hajj?

FreeStuffsNG FSBoperator madridguy

Will the hajj be in IRAN

FreeStuffsNG:
https://aje.news/xe5e7f?update=4817278

Dogalmighty17:
The Saudis couldn't defeat the Houthis for years now. I wonder why they think inviting more countries in support will help them. The Houthis don't have ships or maritime assets but they have anti-ship missiles and they don't hesitate to use them.

FreeStuffsNG:
https://aje.news/xe5e7f?update=4817278

Karlman:
Did Nigeria consult with nairaland IRGC branch before joining this coalition?

Please I don't want Iran to hit us with ballistic missiles o

Dogalmighty17:
The Saudis couldn't defeat the Houthis for years now. I wonder why they think inviting more countries in support will help them. The Houthis don't have ships or maritime assets but they have anti-ship missiles and they don't hesitate to use them.

Karlman:
Did Nigeria consult with nairaland IRGC branch before joining this coalition?

Please I don't want Iran to hit us with ballistic missiles o

Dogalmighty17:
The Saudis couldn't defeat the Houthis for years now. I wonder why they think inviting more countries in support will help them. The Houthis don't have ships or maritime assets but they have anti-ship missiles and they don't hesitate to use them.

dermmy:
Saudi Arabia does not learn. It has been fighting the Houthis since 2014 and now it thinks a coalition would help her. U.S had to escape the Houthis trap 2024 and had a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis.

FreeStuffsNG:
Other participating states expressed support but are still completing domestic procedures to formally join, with the door left open for further signatories.
I think we should be in this category and not among nations already signed up to fight Saudi's war on Yemen.

Our parliament should have been consulted and approval obtained before our military leaders sign up for such war expedition.

It is Trump's war, not my war as a Patriotic Nigerian. My Asiwaju will not fight Trump's war or waste the lives of our armed forces members to fight Trump-Saudi's wars on Iran and Yemen.

FreeStuffsNG:
Other participating states expressed support but are still completing domestic procedures to formally join, with the door left open for further signatories.
I think we should be in this category and not among nations already signed up to fight Saudi's war on Yemen.

Our parliament should have been consulted and approval obtained before our military leaders sign up for such war expedition.

It is Trump's war, not my war as a Patriotic Nigerian. My Asiwaju will not fight Trump's war or waste the lives of our armed forces members to fight Trump-Saudi's wars on Iran and Yemen.

FreeStuffsNG:
Other participating states expressed support but are still completing domestic procedures to formally join, with the door left open for further signatories.
I think we should be in this category and not among nations already signed up to fight Saudi's war on Yemen.

Our parliament should have been consulted and approval obtained before our military leaders sign up for such war expedition.

It is Trump's war, not my war as a Patriotic Nigerian. My Asiwaju will not fight Trump's war or waste the lives of our armed forces members to fight Trump-Saudi's wars on Iran and Yemen.

Macphenson:
Nigerian Muslims are confused on this news. Should they be for or against it.

dermmy:
Saudi Arabia does not learn. It has been fighting the Houthis since 2014 and now it thinks a coalition would help her. U.S had to escape the Houthis trap 2024 and had a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis.