Italy deploys military ships to Bab el-Mandeb to secure maritime traffic

Italy is sending military ships to the Bab el-Mandeb strait to restore security for commercial routes.

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Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced unilateral action if the EU does not act.

The move aims to protect merchant ships amid regional tensions.

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