Event Brief
EU raises Aspides alert level after Houthi attacks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Summary: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Operation Aspides in the Red Sea raised the alert level for its vessels after the situation worsened. She linked the move to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said she discussed diplomatic efforts with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud to restore freedom of navigation.
WHO: Kaja Kallas
WHAT: Said Operation Aspides raised the alert level for its ships in response to worsening conditions after Houthi attacks.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: Red Sea
WHY: The alert level was raised due to a worsening security situation tied to Houthi attacks and expanding control near key maritime routes.
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