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Operation Aspides: EU to discuss extending naval mission to Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers are considering expanding their Red Sea naval mission, Operation Aspides, to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to counter disruptions to global oil and gas supplies caused by regional conflicts. The bloc's top diplomat suggested adapting the existing mission as the quickest route to bolster security in the strategically crucial waterway.

16 Mar 2026 2:28 pm