The Saudi defense ministry said today that 14 countries have backed the kingdom’s proposal to establish a “Maritime Defense Alliance” to protect international shipping routes and global trade.
The announcement comes as the US-Iran conflict is pulling in more countries.
Egypt reported that a drone strike Wednesday caused a fire on two ships in the port of Damietta.
No party has claimed responsibility.
If confirmed as a deliberate strike, it would mark the first time Egypt has been directly drawn into the conflict.
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