"The operation in the Red Sea is starting, Italy will have operational command. We strongly wanted it and found the immediate adhesion of France and Germany.
After the completion of the political agreement between foreign ministers there was operational between defense ministers. The destroyer Caio Duilio will be present and will join the other frigates already engaged in the Atalanta anti-piracy mission".
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this speaking on board the Vulcano ship in La Spezia.
"The command at sea will be the prerogative of an Italian admiral - he underlined -.
He will have the task of protecting the safety of our ships, in the event of drone or missile attacks, from Hormuz to Suez
. French and German planes and other European navies could be added."
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This was reported by the Observatory for Human Rights in the Country.
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Tehran announces naval maneuvers with China and Russia
Iran, Russia and China will organize joint naval maneuvers in March with the aim of strengthening regional security: this was stated by the commander of the Iranian Navy Shahram Irani, adding that other countries have also been invited to participate in the exercise .
"The most important objective of the Iranian Navy is to preserve and protect the interests and economic resources
of the country," the commander underlined, as reported by Mehr.
"The Iranian military's naval forces have the duty to protect Iranian shipping and help countries that need support to be safe and secure," he added.
Last March, the three countries held their fourth joint naval exercise in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean.
Houthis threaten retaliation against the US, UK and Saudis
The Foreign Ministry of the Houthis, the Iran-backed group that governs part of Yemen, said that the US and Britain had launched
around 300 air strikes on the country: 'America is attacking us and cannot escape punishment' , he threatened.
This was reported by Al Masirah, the website of the Houthi-owned TV channel.
The Houthi deputy foreign minister declared: "'US-Saudi mercenaries, you are at a crossroads, there is no room for tolerance
with those who are on the side of Israel or America'".
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