From Egypt, MoD Crosetto asserts Italy’s central role in the Red Sea

From Egypt, MoD Crosetto asserts Italy’s central role in the Red Sea

The big picture. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have triggered a coordinated European response, with Italy playing a leading role. Rome has integrated its naval presence with strategic partners like India and the United Arab Emirates, particularly through the EU-led Atalanta and Aspides operations. The maritime corridor connecting the Mediterranean to the Indo-Pacific—known as the Indo-Mediterranean—is vital to global trade…