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 Gulf Maritime Security: Safeguarding Interconnected Energy Corridors The recent intensification of missile and drone attacks across the Arabian Peninsula has transformed regional defense into an interconnected security challenge . Interceptions of ballistic strikes over Saudi trade hubs, combined with active maritime friction near Bab Al-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrate that territorial stability and commercial navigation can no longer be treated as separate operational issues . The convergence of land-based and maritime threats is testing existing security frameworks . As reported by Arab News , Saudi air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles targeted at Taif and Yanbu, highlighting ongoing risks to critical energy corridors and export infrastructure . Concurrently, Fox News notes that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has framed these disruptions as a global security issue requiring international coordination rather than a unilateral burden . ...