EU Launches Naval Mission Aspides to Secure Red Sea Shipping

The mission, led by Greece and Italy, aims to protect civilian vessels from Houthi attacks without engaging in military strikes on Yemeni soil.

The European Union has officially launched Aspides, a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi rebel attacks.
Aspides aims to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, with Greece assuming general command and Italy operational command at sea.
The mission, set initially for one year, will not engage in military strikes on Yemeni soil but will protect civilian shipping against possible attacks.
Several EU countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Belgium, have committed ships to the mission.
The Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping, leading to increased delivery times and costs for shipments between Asia and the EU.