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Italy Sends Naval Forces to Bab al-Mandeb Strait Amid Security Fears

Italy is deploying its navy to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to protect shipping, acting independently of the European Union after rising threats to maritime traffic in the region.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 18 Sept 2026, 3:20 pm UTC

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Italy announces intention to deploy navy to Bab al-Mandeb

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Defense Minister says Italy will act without waiting for EU

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Reports highlight Houthi militia controls Yemen's west coast

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Italian Navy prepares for deployment to protect shipping

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Italy activates naval forces for possible independent mission

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  1. Wegen Huthi-Bedrohung - Italiens Marine sichert Frachtschiff bei Fahrt durch Meerenge Bab al-Mandab
    Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026
  2. Nahost: Italien geleitet Handelsschiff mit Fregatte durch Meerenge
    DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten
  3. Yemen, nave Marina militare accompagna mercantile italiano nello stretto di Bab El-Mandeb
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  4. La Fregata Bergamini scorta il mercantile italiano a Bab el-Mandeb
    TGcom24
  5. La fregata Bergamini scorta un mercantile italiano a Bab el-Mandeb
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  1. „Wollen nicht auf die EU warten“ – Italien schickt eigene Marine in umkämpfte Meerenge
    DIE WELT
  2. Meerenge Bab al-Mandab: Italien will Fahrt seiner Schiffe durch bedrohte Meerenge schützen
    DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten
  3. Crosetto: 'Navi militari italiane a Bab el Mandeb per ripristino dei traffici, valuteremo col Parlamento'
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  4. Iran, Crosetto: "Passaggio navi italiane per Bab el-Mandeb senza attendere l'Ue e con la nostra Marina"
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  5. Crosetto: 'Il passaggio delle navi italiane per Bab el-Mandeb senza attendere l'Ue'
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