Europe

European Union foreign ministers are set to discuss extending the bloc’s naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz at a meeting in Brussels on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed that the issue is being discussed, but voiced scepticism about the operation and Germany’s participation. Aspides is an EU naval operation launched in the Red Sea in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in February 2024. Pressure from Washington is growing on European and Asian partners to help secure the key oil transit route, after energy prices surged following…

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