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Djibouti's Bab al-Mandab deterrence strategy
The article discusses Djibouti's role in securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly in light of threats from the Houthi movement and Iran targeting vital maritime trade routes. Djibouti has signed an agreement with the European "Aspid" mission to enhance military and logistical cooperation, which has contributed to the protection of over 670 ships and the interception of missile and drone attacks. Additionally, Djibouti supports the establishment of a multinational naval coalition led by Saudi Arabia aimed at safeguarding trade routes and energy supplies, in the face of increased threats in the Red Sea—through which 12% of global trade and millions of barrels of oil pass daily. Djibouti reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation and condemned any attempt to impose fees or taxes on passing vessels, emphasizing that the strait is a global passage not subject to the sovereignty of any one party, and that any threat to the safety of these waterways jeopardizes regional and global stability.
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