EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has demanded an end to Houthi attacks on shipping following a strike on a Saudi oil tanker.
Key facts
- •EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued a formal statement on July 23 condemning the attack.
- •The Houthis claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers earlier in the week.
- •The Houthi rebels have declared a blockade of Saudi ports.
- •The EU maintains a naval mission in the Red Sea to protect freedom of navigation.
- •The recent attacks have resulted in a surge in oil prices.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued a statement on Thursday, July 23, condemning a recent Houthi attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. Kallas labeled the strike unacceptable and illegal, warning that such actions further inflame regional instability.
Demand for safety
Kallas called on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels to immediately cease all actions that threaten international shipping and the safety of seafarers. She confirmed that the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea remains committed to protecting freedom of navigation through the waterway.
Recent regional escalation
The attack follows a series of incidents earlier in the week, during which the Houthis claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers. The group has also declared a blockade of Saudi ports, a move that has contributed to a surge in oil prices.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
