European Union extends Operation ASPIDES mandate to safeguard Red Sea navigation
he European Council has decided to extend the mandate of the EU maritime security operation, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, until 28 February 2026.
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Houthis attack vessels in the Red Sea with Iranian-made missiles
The Houthis, the Iranian terror proxy in Yemen, take advantage of their strategic location to attack vessels in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
US and UK forces intercept Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping lanes
US and UK naval forces successfully intercepted a complex attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeting commercial shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea.