European concern over the activation of the Red Sea front
The European Naval Task Force in the Red Sea announced its readiness to resume Yemeni attacks in the Red Sea on navigation in the region.
Follow-ups – Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni:
Concern is now growing over the possibility of confrontations reigniting in the Red Sea region and the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, a narrow waterway between Yemen and Djibouti.
This would lead to a halt in the flow of oil exports from Saudi Arabia, especially to the east, which would exacerbate the sharp rise in oil prices following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most navigation.
The closure of both straits together represents the “sum of fears” for the global energy market.
A new Houthi attack would deal a severe blow to the United States, opening a new front in the war and draining American military resources at a time when Washington is heavily engaged in Operation “Epic Fury.”
It can be said that the possibility of activating the Red Sea front is the greatest military card in confronting the American aggression on the region.
According to , an official in the ASPIDES operation said, “The ASPIDES operation maintains a high level of situational awareness, conducts daily assessments of potential risks to freedom of navigation, and makes necessary operational adjustments when appropriate.
If the Yemenis resume their attacks on commercial ships—which remains possible—we are present and ready to carry out our mission.”
The official added, “At present, the missile launches by the Houthis towards Israel are the first step.” Their statement is not entirely clear, nor does it represent a direct threat to commercial ships transiting the Red Sea. Of course, as we mentioned earlier, the possibility of the Houthis resuming their attacks on commercial ships remains.”
The role of the ASPIDES mission is limited to escorting European ships, which were
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