Operation ASPIDES: EU Council prolongs mandate in the Red Sea
The EU Council today decided to prolong the mandate of the EU maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation…
Iran’s missile and drone transfers: Seven individuals and seven entities sanctioned
Today’s designation includes individuals and entities responsible for the development and transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles and related technology to…
Iran’s arms for Russia and Red Sea rebels: EU Council broadens restrictive measures
This framework, adopted in July 2023, currently prohibits the export of components used in the construction and production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
Egypt: EU Council adopts €1 billion macro-financial assistance
The aid is meant to address the deteriorating macro-fiscal situation and financing needs of the country over the recent months,…
Red Sea: Remarks by HR Borrell at the press conference on EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
"This operation was a clear and fast response by the European Union to the deteriorating situation in the Red Sea…
UN: Guterres warns against Red Sea escalation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to avoid an escalation in the situation in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels in…
Red Sea: Houthi violation of freedom of navigation
France reiterates its condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Houthis against commercial ships in the Red Sea, which…
Houthi attacks: Joint Statement on Defence
In response to continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping, transiting the Red Sea, the…
EEAS and France welcome UN Houthi Resolution
The EU and France welcome the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2722 of 10 January that is…
United States: Background press call on recent attacks by the Houthis
We still have the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group operating in the region. Again, part of that strike group was responsible…
Red Sea: Joint statement on Houthi attacks
The Houthi-led seizure of the Galaxy Leader on November 19 and the detention of its 25-member international crew – who…
Yemen: UN Secretary-General welcomes successful removal of oil from FSO Safer
The Secretary-General reaffirms the United Nations commitment to successfully complete this project, including through the delivery of a specialized buoy…