WorldSaudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition

Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead the maritime defence of a multinational coalition. The coalition is tasked with securing vital waterways. The announcement identifies Al-Shehri as its naval defence commander. No further details about the coalition’s members or deployments were provided.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-06 15:39Original