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WorldItaly’s minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation

Italy’s defence minister on Friday urged a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to safeguard merchant shipping, as concerns grow that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway, is threatened by the widening Middle East conflict.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-18 12:25Original

Italy’s minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation
Italy’s minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigationWorld