RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday.The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said.The Saudi Center for International Communication did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A reported Houthi missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker has intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping security and the safety of global energy supply routes.

Yemen's Houthi group is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the southern Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes. This initiative aims to counter ongoing Houthi attacks which threaten commercial vessels. …