EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called on September 21 for member states to send additional naval vessels to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea amid escalating Houthi threats. The EU is considering reinforcing Operation Aspides following Italy's request.
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The EU is considering reinforcing Operation Aspides in the Red Sea, after Italy's request, with ships and aircraft to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from attacks launched from Yemen. The passage is crucial for energy trade, as energy costs are skyrocketing across Europe.
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, called for member states to send more naval vessels to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea.