Kathmandu. As the escalating military conflict between America and Iran further intensifies tensions in the Middle East, 14 countries have supported Saudi Arabia's proposed 'maritime defense alliance' for the security of international maritime trade routes.Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense stated on Thursday that the proposal to form an alliance to ensure the security of international waterways and global trade has been supported by 14 countries. However, the ministry has not disclosed the names of these countries.Due to the America-Iran conflict, the movement of trade ships in the important maritime routes of the Middle East has significantly decreased. Especially in the...