An Italian ship arrived in the Red Sea to participate in the protection of global trade within the mission of the European Union Espeides.

A statement issued by the task indicated that this process is characterized by a purely defensive nature, as it contributes to enhancing regional stability and protecting international maritime interests in light of the increasing security challenges taking place in the region.

The European Union launched the “Asbids” operation on February 19, with the aim of securing the movement of maritime navigation and protecting commercial ships from any possible threats in the Red Sea and regional and international waters.

This operation is participating in this process, a European naval force consisting of ships and warfares belonging to 21 European countries, where its tasks focus mainly on protection and defense without engaging in any offensive operations against land targets or sites belonging to the Iranian -backed Houthi militia, which confirms the defensive nature of these Initiative.

These efforts come in the context of strengthening European cooperation to counter security threats in the region, while maintaining the stability of maritime navigation, which is a vital component of international trade.