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"In our talks, there was a definite wish to enhance this operation, but at this stage, there was no intention to modify the operation's mandate..." Kallas stated. "Although the Strait of Hormuz is a major focus, the Red Sea is still of vital significance." She also observed that EU nations plan to enhance the mission due to "its limited naval presence."
Operation Aspides received EU approval in February 2024. A collective announcement from the group highlighted that the main goal of the operation is to safeguard international trade shipping from Houthi assaults. In early March, the Financial Times indicated that France suggested broadening the mission in the Strait of Hormuz. As reported by the newspaper, three ships from France, Spain, and Greece are taking part in the mission.
On February 28, a military operation was initiated by the United States and Israel targeting Iran. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on Israel and Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations. The Iranian authorities declared a prohibition on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting commercial ships as well.
On March 14, Donald Trump urged partners to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to guarantee safe passage. The Wall Street Journal reports that the White House plans to announce a coalition to protect the strait this week.
source: reuters.com
Operation Aspides received EU approval in February 2024. A collective announcement from the group highlighted that the main goal of the operation is to safeguard international trade shipping from Houthi assaults. In early March, the Financial Times indicated that France suggested broadening the mission in the Strait of Hormuz. As reported by the newspaper, three ships from France, Spain, and Greece are taking part in the mission.
On February 28, a military operation was initiated by the United States and Israel targeting Iran. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on Israel and Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations. The Iranian authorities declared a prohibition on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting commercial ships as well.
On March 14, Donald Trump urged partners to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to guarantee safe passage. The Wall Street Journal reports that the White House plans to announce a coalition to protect the strait this week.
source: reuters.com