# Kallas urges EU states to strengthen Red Sea mission as Houthi threats rise

https://mins.news/en/item/67523

- euronews, 2026-09-21 14:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/21/kallas-urges-eu-countries-to-bolster-red-sea-mission-as-houthi-threats-mount

> Kaja Kallas is urging EU countries to reinforce the bloc’s Red Sea mission as threats from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen mount. At Italy’s request, the EU is considering adding ships and aircraft to Operation Aspides to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital energy-trade route as costs surge across Europe.

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