[Saudi-led Coalition: Taking Necessary Military Actions to Ensure Maritime Security in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 21 (local time July 20), the Saudi Arabia-led coalition command issued a statement saying that the coalition has begun taking measures to protect coalition nations' vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It will respond decisively and effectively to any threats to maritime security in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki stated that the coalition command is taking all necessary military actions and stringent measures to ensure the safety of coalition nations' vessels navigating the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. These actions comply with international law and the relevant provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The statement also mentioned that any threats by Houthi forces against commercial ships will be met with a firm response, as such actions are blatant violations of international law and constitute illegal maritime activities. (CCTV)