Published 17:42 IST, December 19th 2023
Explained: The Red Sea crisis and why it is crucial to the world
As the tensions in the Red Sea escalate, the United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to tackle the Iran-backed militant group Houthis
![HMS Diamond firing its Sea Viper missile to engage and shoot down an aerial drone over the Red Sea](https://img.republicworld.com/tr:w-800,h-450,q-75,f-auto/rimages/hou-170298762113316_9.webp)
HMS Diamond firing its Sea Viper missile to engage and shoot down an aerial drone over the Red Sea | Image:
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17:41 IST, December 19th 2023