JAKARTA - The European Union (EU) Navy has issued a warning to the international shipping industry, especially Europe, regarding threats in the Red Sea following the start of the Yemen Houthi group's response to the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
The EU joint force, part of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf guard operation, or Operation Aspides, informed of the warning on its social media account on Sunday afternoon, March 29.
"Update! EUNAVFOR ASPIDES informs the shipping industry of the latest Houthi support for the Islamic Republic of Iran," wrote Operation Aspides on its X account.
Update‼️ EUNAVFOR ASPIDES’ Informational Message to the Shipping Industry on the latest Houthis’ support to the Islamic Republic of Iran. pic.twitter.com/3LvxwskZn1
— EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (@EUNAVFORASPIDES) March 28, 2026
Aspides' operation said it was closely monitoring the situation after what it called increased Houthi support for Iran.
In this post, Operation Aspides also provided the latest guidance to the shipping industry, urging ships to register and seek support to pass through maritime security lanes.
The EU force stressed that its assets remained deployed and vigilant in the area of operation as it continued to carry out its mandate to protect commercial shipping and ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
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