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Europeans navigate Strait and Bab el-Mandeb
The article discusses an agreement signed by Kyriakos Kalas, the EU's Foreign Policy Chief, with Djibouti to facilitate the access of European "Apex" operation forces to Djibouti's ports. The goal is to protect navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea from Houthi threats, especially given the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement includes provisions to ensure the European forces are supplied with fuel, provisions, and maintenance support. It is of strategic importance due to the increasing significance of Bab el-Mandeb as an alternative route for Gulf oil transportation and its status as one of the busiest maritime passages in the world. Kalas revealed discussions about transferring naval units from Europe to the region to ensure safe passage, particularly in the event of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the "Apex" operation. Emphasis was placed on the fact that any naval mission in Hormuz faces political and security challenges, especially given the current tensions with Iran and Tehran's rejection of foreign forces in the strait. The decision to carry out the naval mission remains unclear, despite the importance of the tensions and their impact on international navigation, amid escalating Houthi attacks and intensifying regional conflict.
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