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18 September 2026

Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb

Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

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