Aspides Mission and Hormuz Strait Security in Focus
Aspides mission, created in 2024, protects ships from Houthi attacks.
Britain explores options to secure shipping routes.
Trump urges countries to reopen blocked shipping lanes.
Aspides mandate requires EU approval from all 27 members.
Johann Wadephul is skeptical about Hormuz extension.
Strait of Hormuz closed since Feb 28, threatening oil shipments.
EU action on the issue remains uncertain.
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