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Red Sea Escort Requests Surge Amid Escalating Houthi Threats

As tensions escalate, commercial vessels are flocking to Operation Aspides for protection, with escort requests surging 39% since February 2026, driven by the growing threat from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis says this increase is a testament to the shipping industry's trust in Aspides as a reliable guardian of safe transit through the High Threat Area.