European Naval Force Conducts Two Ship Protection Operations in the Red Sea Within 48 Hours
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) has successfully carried out two ship protection operations in the Red Sea over the past 48 hours, ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels amid ongoing security concerns.
According to the EU-led Aspides mission, the Greek frigate HS PSARA completed a successful escort mission for a commercial vessel in the operational area. This marks the second such operation within two days, following a similar mission by the Italian frigate ANDREA DORIA on Sunday.
Since the beginning of June, the European naval force has conducted four protection operations, with two carried out by the Greek frigate PSARA and two by the Italian frigate ANDREA DORIA.
The EU mission reaffirmed its defensive mandate, emphasizing its role in regional stability and maritime security by safeguarding sailors and protecting global trade routes.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yemen Press Agency
12 hours ago
- Yemen Press Agency
Foreign intelligence conflict threatens to erupt in Aden
SANAA, June 15 (YPA) – Turkish intelligence has established a foothold in the Yemeni governorates of Aden and Hadramout to conduct its activities in southern Yemen, assisted by leaders from the Islah Party within the Leadership Council and the government loyal to the Saudi-led coalition. The governorates of Aden, Lahj, Hadramout, and the areas extending along the Gulf of Aden and up to Bab al-Mandab have witnessed accelerating competition between relief programs run by the Turkish Red Crescent and the Emirates Red Crescent. Both sides conceal their intelligence activities under the guise of humanitarian work to enhance their influence in the region. Over the past two years, Turkish intelligence has emerged as an active player in competition with the Emirates Red Crescent by providing humanitarian aid, distributing sacrificial meat, and distributing fishing equipment, with the aim of gaining the loyalty of local communities. Southern political sources explained that the activities carried out by the Turkish Crescent in the southern regions are purely intelligence-based, aiming to achieve political goals in cooperation with government leaders and officials linked to the coalition, in an effort to restore the influence of the Islah Party, which has been declining since 2019. The sources indicated that Turkey is relying on these social activities after the failure of its military and security attempts to strengthen its presence in recent years. The intelligence competition between Turkey and the UAE has become clear, especially in light of both sides' efforts to achieve their political agendas through humanitarian assistance. This has exacerbated the fragility of the living and service landscape amid the complete absence of a role for the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). The deteriorating living conditions and the inability of the coalition-backed government have transformed Aden and other areas into centers of regional and international intelligence competition involving parties such as Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the Israeli entity, in addition to Turkey and the UAE. Tensions also extend across the western coast of Yemen in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, which overlooks the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, raising fears of an escalating conflict over strategic influence. Turkish and Emirati intelligence interests have recently emerged in governorates such as Aden, Lahj, Hadramout, and Abyan through formal humanitarian channels, within the context of a deeper competition for influence. Turkey has sought to reshape its image in the Arab world using intellectual and media outlets, such as promoting historical series, while confronting the heavy legacy of the practices of the former Ottoman era. On the other hand, the example of the Yemeni island of Socotra illustrates how humanitarian efforts initially transformed into direct military deployments led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in partnership with 'Israel,' which established a military base on Abd al-Kuri Island after normalizing relations in 2020. Politicians warn of the possibility of a repetition of the Emirati-Turkish scenario in southern Yemen, where both parties seek to gain local loyalties through aid in the absence of state authority. This competition raises questions about the future of foreign influence in the region and its potential impact on local communities, especially with the continued manipulation of living conditions and services and the implementation of systematic starvation policies in Aden and the rest of the southern governorates.
Saba Yemen
a day ago
- Saba Yemen
Araghchi begins talks with European Troika Foreign Ministers & Kallas in Geneva
Geneva – Saba: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi began talks on Friday in Geneva with the foreign ministers of the three European "Troika" countries—Britain, France, and Germany—and the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, regarding the nuclear issue, at the request of the three European nations. The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported the start of discussions between Iran's foreign minister, the European ministers, and the EU's foreign policy chief on the nuclear issue in Geneva. Earlier, Araghchi confirmed that a meeting would be held on Friday between the Iranian delegation and the foreign ministers of the European Troika (Britain, France, Germany), along with the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in the Swiss city of Geneva. In a press statement, Araghchi confirmed reports in some media outlets about preparations for a joint meeting, clarifying that the meeting was requested by the three European countries and would focus on political developments, bilateral issues, and regional matters of mutual interest. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced Araghchi's visit to Geneva to discuss the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions. Khatibzadeh reiterated the diplomatic institution's commitment to fully supporting the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in defending the country against the criminal aggression of the Zionist regime. He stated, "A joint meeting with the three European countries and the EU's foreign policy chief is being planned at their request, aimed at discussing the nuclear issue and recent regional developments following the Zionist regime's military aggression against Iran." This comes amid ongoing Zionist aggression since last Friday dawn, targeting Iran with attacks that have killed military leaders, scientists, and civilians, while striking civilian, military, and nuclear facilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Saba Yemen
N Korea Condemns Zionist Aggression on Iran, Warns US, Europe
Pyongyang - (Saba): North Korea strongly condemned the Zionist aggression on Iran on Thursday. The North Korean Central News Agency quoted a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying that the Israeli attacks on Iran are an illegal act and a crime against humanity. He added: "We express our grave concern over the Israeli attack on Iran and strongly condemn this crime against humanity." He continued: "The Israeli raids on Iran are an attempt to ignite conflict, and we warn Washington and European powers against adding fuel to the fire of war." Since dawn last Friday, Iran has been subjected to Zionist aggression using warplanes and drones, which has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians, military personnel, and scientists, and has targeted civilian, military, and nuclear facilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
