US in constant contact with UAE, Saudi on Red Sea: Massad Boulos
Dubai: The United States is in constant coordination with the UAE and Saudi Arabia over security around Bab-el-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea, a senior White House adviser said on Wednesday. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, said Washington was maintaining direct contact with its regional partners and conducting daily military coordination on Red…
U.S. officials are maintaining constant communication with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia regarding security concerns in the Red Sea region, according to a senior White House adviser. Massad Boulos, the president's advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, stated that the U.S. is conducting daily military coordination with its regional partners on Red Sea security matters.
Despite not divulging specific military actions, Boulos emphasized the administration's commitment to the safety of navigation in the Red Sea, a crucial international maritime route. Washington is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts across the region, with President Trump personally contacting UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The U.S. is also supporting a roadmap and the Berlin Declaration aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. In Libya, the U.S. is working with partners to expedite the implementation of the 4+4 Agreement, which seeks to advance the country's political process and organize elections within 24 months.
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