Question

    Which of the following statements about the EU's naval mission in the Red Sea is/are correct?

    1. The EU's mission is named Aspides, which is Greek for "sword."

    2. The mission aims to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

    3. The EU plans to have at least four vessels operational within a few weeks.

    A Only Statement 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only Statement 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All Statements 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •     The European Union launched a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a U.S.-owned cargo vessel repeatedly came under fire in the region. •     The EU aims to have the mission — called Aspides, Greek for “shield” — up and running in a “few weeks” with at least four vessels. Learn Along: About EU Founded: 1 November 1993                          Capital: Brussels

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