Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Summary
Italy will send warships to protect its commercial ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait without waiting for a decision from the European Union. The strait is a key waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is important for global shipping, especially for oil and gas.Key Facts
- Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced warship deployment to secure shipping through Bab al-Mandeb.
- Italy will act independently without waiting for the European Union’s joint decision.
- Bab al-Mandeb is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, connecting Europe and Asia.
- Around 12-15% of global trade uses this narrow passage between Yemen and parts of Africa.
- The importance of Bab al-Mandeb rose after Iran took control of the nearby Strait of Hormuz.
- The Bab al-Mandeb strait is vital for Gulf oil exports, especially for Saudi Arabia.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels recently captured Yemen’s entire western Red Sea coast, gaining control over the strait.
- The Houthis have a history of attacking ships linked to the US or its allies, making the area risky for international shipping.
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