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EU Launches Operation Aspides to Revive Red Sea Shipping

7/21/2025

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In response to a May ceasefire with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, the European Union has initiated Operation Aspides in the Red Sea. This vital mission aims to revive maritime shipping, which has plummeted by 60% due to Houthi assaults since October 2023, as the EU strives to bolster its naval presence and security in the region.

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In response to a May ceasefire with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, the European Union has initiated Operation Aspides in the Red Sea. This vital mission aims to revive maritime shipping, which has plummeted by 60% due to Houthi assaults since October 2023, as the EU strives to bolster its naval presence and security in the region.