According to the sources, Riyadh hopes to bring about 50 countries into the coalition. The key issue in establishing the coalition is the position of the United States. Several European countries, including France, Germany, and Italy, are considering joining the coalition if the United States participates. According to the portal, Saudi Arabia expects the coalition to focus not only on countering the Houthis but also on combating piracy and smuggling in the Red Sea. On July 20, Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree announced a ban on maritime shipping involving Saudi Arabia.