Start Military Operation In The Red Sea On The 17th Of Next Month
EU “Aim to start military operation in the Red Sea on the 17th of next month…to protect merchant ships”. The European Union (EU) announced that it plans to launch military operations against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea from the middle of next month.
On the 31st (local time), EU Foreign Affairs Chairman Josep Borrell met with reporters before attending the Foreign Affairs Council’s defense meeting held in Brussels, Belgium, and said, “We hope to launch the ‘mission’ on February 17th,” and added, “We will move very quickly.” “It is,” he said. He went on to express his will to push ahead, saying, “Not all (EU member states) will be willing to participate, but they will not interfere either.”
In particular, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Borrell repeatedly emphasized on this day that the EU does not participate in military attacks. “The purpose is to protect ships. It only works to block attacks on ships and does not engage in any kind of military activity against Houthi forces. In other words, it only prevents Houthi attacks,” he emphasized.
At the meeting, EU defense ministers decide which member state will lead this naval mission. France, Germany and Italy are vying for this role. Ministers will also discuss the operation. It is also decided where to place the headquarters.
According to foreign media, seven EU member countries are prepared to provide ships or fighter jets. France and Italy have already deployed warships near the Red Sea, and Belgium and Germany are sending warships.
The U.S. and British forces jointly attacked Houthi rebels’ military facilities in western Yemen on the 11th and 12th, and jointly attacked eight facilities last week. In the meantime, the U.S. military alone carried out four attacks. has been attacking commercial ships passing through the Red Sea with drones and missiles since November 19, about a month after the Israel-Hamas war.
Meanwhile, final consent from 27 member states is required for the EU’s military operation to be finalized next month.
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