EU launches Red Sea mission as US ship attacked twice
Feb 20, 2024
Dubai [UAE], February 20: The European Union formally launched a naval mission on Monday to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi rebels as a US-owned cargo vessel came under fire twice in the region. The Iran-backed Houthis, who control much of war-torn Yemen, have been harassing the vital shipping lane since November in a campaign they say is in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the Zionist assault on Gaza.