EU strengthens Red Sea security mission with new Djibouti agreement
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has signed a security pact in Djibouti to bolster Europe's naval presence amid rising threats to the Bab el-Mandeb shipping chokepoint.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Djibouti on 17 July to formalise a new security agreement aimed at reinforcing the European Union’s naval presence in the Red Sea. According to Euronews, the move comes amidst reports that Tehran has instructed Houthi forces to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the event of United States strikes against Iranian infrastructure.
The potential closure of this critical maritime passage poses a significant threat to global trade, as it would disrupt a second major shipping chokepoint. The agreement seeks to enhance regional stability and secure commercial vessel passage in response to the escalating tensions surrounding these strategic waters.
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