Italy says EU naval mission in Red Sea still insufficient
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ROME, Oct 2 - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday that contributions to an EU naval mission protecting Red Sea shipping remain insufficient, as Rome presses allies to do more to safeguard traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto speaks at the lower house of the parliament over the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East, in Rome, Italy, March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Matteo Minnella
ROME, Oct 2 - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday that contributions to an EU naval mission protecting Red Sea shipping remain insufficient, as Rome presses allies to do more to safeguard traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
β’ The Houthis have made rapid gains in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, further complicating navigation in a region that also includes the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had already fallen sharply amid the U.S.-Iran conflict REUTERS
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