US allies reluctant on Red Sea Task force
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US allies reluctant on Red Sea Task force
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More about the news:
- The U.S. initiated Operation Prosperity Guardian to safeguard Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.
- While the Pentagon claims over 20 nations are part of the defensive coalition, some allies, like Italy and Spain, seem reluctant to associate publicly.
- The conflict’s backdrop includes tensions over Israel’s Gaza offensive.
- Houthi attacks on commercial ships prompted Maersk to reroute vessels.
- Notable absentees from the coalition include China.
- The new initiative will be coordinated by the existing Combined Task Force 153, established in April 2022 to enhance maritime security in the region.
What is Combined Task Force 153:
- Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153) is a task force that focuses on maritime security and capacity building in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, and Gulf of Aden.
- It was established on April 17, 2022, and is one of five task forces operated by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
What is Combined Maritime Forces (CMF):
