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The Greek Current

Greece's mission in the Red Sea

Greece sent its frigate “Psara” to the Red Sea this week to join Operation Aspides, the EU’s mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks. The Psara is replacing the Hydra, which completed a three month deployment in the Red Sea, at a time when the Houthis are escalating their campaign. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Greece’s role in Operation Aspides and the risks posed by continued Houthi attacks.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Visit of the Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias to the Frigate “PSARA”

Frigate bound for Red Sea will have better anti-drone system

Salvage firm confirms sinking of Greek-owned Tutor struck by Houthis

Houthi Attacks Causing More Damage in the Red Sea, Merchant Traffic Through Suez Canal Down More than 50%

EU foreign affairs chief expresses solidarity with Cyprus over Hezbollah threats

Hezbollah threats against Cyprus are ‘just beyond me,’ says State Department spokesperson

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