A Saudi-led multinational naval defense coalition convened its fourth planning meeting with 41 countries taking part, Al Jazeera Net reported on Friday. The meeting marks the latest round of coordination for the defensive maritime alliance.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense confirmed the participation figure, according to Al Jazeera Net. The coalition's commander said the alliance works to deter any threat and rejects targeting any state or party, the report said.
The gathering is the fourth planning session held by the coalition. Saudi state media and other regional outlets also covered the meeting, describing it as a planning-level event for the multinational naval defense grouping.
The coalition is described as defensive in nature, and the commander's remarks emphasized deterrence rather than offensive action. No specific threats or incidents were cited in the reporting.
Details on the meeting's agenda, location, or outcomes beyond the participation figure were not provided in the available reporting. The coalition has now held four planning meetings, indicating an ongoing process of coordination among member states.
What to watch next: whether the coalition announces concrete operational steps or additional members following this fourth planning session.