EU Considers Expanding Red Sea Mission to Include Strait of Hormuz Post-War
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy stated that the EU might expand its current 'Operation Aspides' in the Red Sea to include the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran war ends.
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(Central News Agency, Brussels, 12th, comprehensive foreign news report) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated today that the European Union (EU) might extend its current "Operation Aspides" in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz once the US-Iran war concludes.
Agence France-Presse reported that Kallas said after a meeting of EU defense ministers: "Operation Aspides has played a crucial role in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, and there is potential for its scope to expand to the Strait of Hormuz."
Kallas indicated that some countries have already pledged to send additional vessels for this operation, and these reinforcements would be highly beneficial if the scope of the operation were to be expanded.
Affected by the US-Iran war initiated by then-President Trump and its impact on the global economy, European countries are seeking to help restore smooth shipping after the conflict ends.
France and the United Kingdom recently led discussions on naval deployments in the Middle East, and defense ministers from over 40 countries held a new round of consultations today.
US-Iran negotiations currently appear to be in a deadlock. These negotiations involve not only ending the US-Iran war but also reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas must be transported through the Strait of Hormuz, and its blockade by Iran has led to rising global energy prices. (Translation: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, Brussels, 12th, comprehensive foreign news report) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated today that the European Union (EU) might extend its current "Operation Aspides" in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz once the US-Iran war concludes.
Agence France-Presse reported that Kallas said after a meeting of EU defense ministers: "Operation Aspides has played a crucial role in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, and there is potential for its scope to expand to the Strait of Hormuz."
Kallas indicated that some countries have already pledged to send additional vessels for this operation, and these reinforcements would be highly beneficial if the scope of the operation were to be expanded.
Affected by the US-Iran war initiated by then-President Trump and its impact on the global economy, European countries are seeking to help restore smooth shipping after the conflict ends.
France and the United Kingdom recently led discussions on naval deployments in the Middle East, and defense ministers from over 40 countries held a new round of consultations today.
US-Iran negotiations currently appear to be in a deadlock. These negotiations involve not only ending the US-Iran war but also reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas must be transported through the Strait of Hormuz, and its blockade by Iran has led to rising global energy prices. (Translation: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150513
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