Pakistan, July 30 -- Saudi Arabia has stepped up diplomatic efforts to establish an international coalition aimed at protecting maritime navigation in the Red Sea following a series of attacks on commercial shipping attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement.

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According to media reports, Riyadh has initiated discussions with dozens of countries to build a multinational alliance focused on safeguarding shipping routes and enhancing maritime security in one of the world's busiest trade corridors. The move comes after recent attacks on Saudi-linked vessels heightened concerns over the safety of commercial traffic in the region.

Reuters, citing two sources familiar wi...