Tag #Aspides Operation

What are the immediate consequences of the EU's Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea, and how does it impact regional maritime security?

The EU's Operation ASPIDES, costing €8 million in its first year and projected €17 million in its second, has protected over 700 commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks. This operation, involving 21 EU member states, has intercepted various missiles and drones, rescuing nearly 50 sailors. However, US officials privately criticized the EU's efforts as insufficient.