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- Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called for an Italian naval presence in the Red Sea to protect shipping.
- He said the move responds to rapid advances by Iran-backed Houthis along the Red Sea coast.
- Italy is preparing its own operation within the EU Aspides mission launched in 2024.
- Kpler reported the Bab el-Mandeb Strait handled about 7% of global oil output in June.
