According to news from the Italian side on the 19th, the Italian government plans to send up to 4 ships to the Strait of Mande to ensure safe navigation for ships. According to sources, Italian Defense Minister Croseto has sent a letter to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas calling on the EU to “make timely and effective decisions” to prevent the blocking of navigation through the Strait of Mander. Croseto said that if other member states currently participating in the EU's “shield” escort operation in the Red Sea do not send ships, Italy will act alone to dispatch up to 4 ships, including frigates, to the Mander Strait, while other member states should share the relevant expenses.

According to news from the Italian side on the 19th, the Italian government plans to send up to 4 ships to the Strait of Mande to ensure safe navigation for ships. According to sources, Italian Defense Minister Croseto has sent a letter to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas calling on the EU to “make timely and effective decisions” to prevent the blocking of navigation through the Strait of Mander. Croseto said that if other member states currently participating in the EU's “shield” escort operation in the Red Sea do not send ships, Italy will act alone to dispatch up to 4 ships, including frigates, to the Mander Strait, while other member states should share the relevant expenses.