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EU pledges to join US-led effort in the Red Sea

The recent decision by the EU will make it easier for countries within the union’s borders to join the coalition against the Houthis. NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg also joins in.
”Irresponsible Houthi actions are a threat to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea,” tweeted Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, after an urgent EU meeting. | Photo: John Thys/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
”Irresponsible Houthi actions are a threat to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea,” tweeted Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, after an urgent EU meeting. | Photo: John Thys/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
by SEBASTIAN SCHLÜTER JACOBSEN

The US’s increased military efforts in and around the conflict-ridden area of the Suez Canal can now be joined by EU member states.

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