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EU Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Tanker, Citing Dangerous Escalation
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EU Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Tanker, Citing Dangerous Escalation

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The EU condemned a Houthi attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, calling it a dangerous escalation.
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the Houthis to cease actions threatening international shipping and seafarer lives.
  • The EU's military mission 'Aspides' remains committed to protecting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and surrounding waters.

The European Union has strongly condemned a Houthi attack on a Saudi oil tanker, warning that the incident further destabilizes an already volatile region. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the strike as a "dangerous escalation."

must cease all actions that threaten international navigation and the lives of seafarers and respect international law

— Kaja KallasEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the Houthis to stop their attacks.

Kallas urged the Houthi movement to "cease all actions that threaten international navigation and the lives of seafarers" and to "respect international law." The attack, which Saudi Arabia reported hit one tanker causing a fire, occurred days after the Houthis announced they would block Saudi ports.

dangerous escalation

— Kaja KallasEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the Houthi attack.

This incident raises concerns about a potential new front opening against the backdrop of the conflict with Iran. The EU's military naval mission, 'Aspides,' established in February 2024, continues its commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation for all in the Red Sea and adjacent international waters. The mission's mandate includes the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, though its current operational focus is south of Muscat, Oman.

firmly committed to protecting freedom of navigation for all in the Red Sea and adjacent international waters

— EU military naval mission 'Aspides'The EU mission stated its ongoing commitment to maritime security.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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