EU urges increased naval support for Red Sea mission
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has urged member states to boost naval and air support for operation Aspides in the Red Sea after Houthi advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The mission, set up in 2024, typically deployed three to six ships, but officials and reports are seeking a larger presence, with most proposals aiming for more than ten vessels. Italy requested reinforcements after an Italian frigate escorted a merchant vessel and noted only two EU ships were available; Greece holds strategic command and EU defense ministers will discuss asset pledges in upcoming meetings.
EU seeks more ships and aircraft to protect Bab al-Mandeb.
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The Houthis launched a new offensive and gained ground near Bab al-Mandeb. The EU mission…
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