Afghanistan, Aug. 4 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have discussed regional security developments, including attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and efforts to strengthen maritime security.

Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday, August 4, that Erdogan condemned Houthi attacks targeting vessels in the Red Sea during a phone conversation with the Saudi crown prince. The Turkish president also expressed support for efforts to establish a Saudi-led multinational maritime security coalition aimed at protecting shipping routes in the strategic waterway.

The discussion comes as concerns continue to grow over security in the Red Sea, a vital international trade rou...