Houthis announce attack on two American ships, tensions continue. Red Sea and Suez Canal are important shipping routes between Europe and Asia.

Major shipping companies have been forced to take diversionary measures due to a series of attacks, raising concerns about rising shipping costs. European Union officially decided to dispatch a fleet to ensure the safety of ships sailing in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, etc. The operational headquarters will be located in Greece, and it is reported that Italy and Belgium have already announced their participation.