Kallas calls for expansion of EU naval mission to protect shipping lanes

The EU's foreign policy chief called for expanding the 'Aegis' mission to protect shipping lanes from the fallout of the Middle East conflict.

Brussels, Reuters — Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said on Thursday that the bloc must expand its 'Aegis' naval mission as part of broader moves to protect key shipping lanes from disruptions caused by the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran. This route is of strategic importance.

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