The European Union has announced that an Italian frigate operating under its maritime security mission successfully ensured the safe transit of commercial vessels through the Red Sea, amid rising concerns over regional threats to international shipping lanes.

According to a statement released by the EU Naval Force, the Italian warship is part of the bloc’s coordinated naval deployment tasked with safeguarding freedom of navigation and protecting merchant shipping in strategic waterways. 

The operation, which covers key maritime routes in the Red Sea and surrounding areas, aims to deter hostile actions and support global trade stability.

The EU emphasized that the frigate provided direct escort and surveillance to multiple cargo ships navigating the region, contributing to the broader effort to maintain maritime security and uphold international law.

This latest intervention underscores the EU’s commitment to defending commercial interests and ensuring safe passage for vessels amid escalating tensions and security challenges in the Red Sea corridor.