EU condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as threat to global economy
EU steps up Red Sea ship protection as Houthi attacks intensify and diplomatic coordination with Saudi Arabia continues.
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AIEuropean Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and disrupt the global economy.
In a post on X, Kallas stated she had spoken with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan about diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Yemen and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need for smooth and fee-free maritime passage.
She added that Europe is helping protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, noting that the EU's ASPIDES operation has raised its alert level for vessels as it continues patrols, due to the deteriorating security situation.