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12.10.2026 - 00:16 [ Bundesministerium der Verteidigung ]

Beteiligung der Marine an EUNAVFOR Aspides im Roten Meer soll fortgeführt werden

(October 9, 2026)

Am 8. Oktober 2026 haben die parlamentarischen Beratungen über die Fortsetzung der Beteiligung bewaffneter deutscher Streitkräfte an der von der Europäischen Union geführten Operation European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides begonnen.

Daten und Fakten

– Die personelle Obergrenze soll unverändert bis zu 350 Soldatinnen und Soldaten betragen.
– Das Mandat soll bis zum 31. Oktober 2027 verlängert werden.
– EUNAVFOR Aspides („Schilde“) ist eine Operation der Europäischen Union. Der Einsatz wurde am 8. Februar 2024 von der EU beschlossen. Die Bundesregierung sprach sich für eine deutsche Beteiligung am 16. Februar 2024 aus und das Parlament gab am 23. Februar 2024 grünes Licht.
– Der deutsche Beitrag zum Einsatz umfasst derzeit Stabspersonal im Hauptquartier im griechischen Larissa, sowie auf dem Führungsschiff der Operation. Darüber hinaus erfolgen regelmäßige Einsatzflüge zur Bereitstellung luftgestützter Seeraumüberwachung und die grundsätzliche Möglichkeit zur Beteiligung mit seegehenden Einheiten.

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Einsatzgebiet

Das Einsatzgebiet von EUNAVFOR Aspides umfasst die internationalen Gewässer im Roten Meer, im Golf von Aden, im Arabischen Meer, im Golf von Oman und im Persischen Golf. Im Bereich der Straße von Hormus gibt es allerdings ein gesondert ausgewiesenes Einsatzgebiet mit besonderen Regelungen. Dort gibt es für Aspides derzeit keine Befugnisse für das Minenräumen oder den Schutz von Schiffen.

04.10.2026 - 12:45 [ ABC News ]

US Coast Guard says it seized ships with thousands of gallons of oil destined for Cuba

(October 2, 2026)

„The high seas are not a sanctuary for lawlessness,“ said Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard. „Dark fleet actors who employ deceptive tactics to engage in illicit activities will not evade justice. The Coast Guard is bringing every capability to bear to interdict these vessels and uphold international law.“

02.10.2026 - 23:28 [ UPI.com ]

U.S. to send third aircraft carrier, more troops to Middle East

The carrier strike groups would include a combined nearly 20,000 troops, up to 150 fighter jets and many destroyers capable of launching and fending off missile attacks, The Post said. There are about 50,000 U.S. troops deployed in the Middle East, U.S. officials have said.

02.10.2026 - 23:21 [ Middle East Eye ]

US sends additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar: Report

The US sent one additional Patriot battery to Saudi Arabia to protect a key oil facility and another to Qatar to protect a natural gas facility, Axios reported Thursday.

The deployments are notable because Patriot batteries are in high demand worldwide, and the US has a limited supply. The US has just 33 batteries stationed at home and 27 batteries stationed overseas, according to the nonprofit Missile Defence Alliance.

18.09.2026 - 09:52 [ Korean Broadcasting System ]

Präsident Lee schließt Truppenentsendung für Kriegseinsatz aus

Die im Golf von Aden stationierte Marineeinheit Cheonghae schütze bereits Seewege und südkoreanische Staatsbürger vor Bedrohungen wie Piraterie, erklärte Lee. Die Regierung prüfe ernsthaft eine Verstärkung dieses Einsatzes.

18.09.2026 - 08:56 [ Al Jazeera ]

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

Italy will deploy warships to ensure safe passage for its commercial vessels through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, adding that Rome would not wait for a joint decision from the European Union.

“We have the capabilities to protect the passage,” Crosetto said, warning that if the waterway became impassable, the economic consequences would be severe.

05.09.2026 - 16:55 [ CNN ]

Three Iranian tankers struck in retaliation for missile attacks, US military says

The United States military said Saturday its forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships.

The fresh exchanges threaten to heighten a shipping war in and beyond the Persian Gulf, as Iran seeks to prevent shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz without its consent and the US steps up targeting of Iranian shipping.

04.09.2026 - 19:38 [ Drop Site News ]

Secretive U.S. Base in Somalia Signals New Phase of War

The U.S. has described the dry and rugged mountains of northern Somalia as the main hub from which ISIS controls its global operations. Amid an increasing number of U.S. drone strikes and raids supporting the Somali government in the war against ISIS, the United States is now expanding its presence in the port city of Bosaso and effectively building a new military base, which will be used for combat and surveillance operations targeting “terror groups” in the region as well enhancing maritime security, according to Somali security officials in Puntland. The CIA will also expand its operations there, the officials said.

14.08.2026 - 10:59 [ NPR.org ]

New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

The Lincoln originally deployed Nov. 21 from San Diego, and it arrived in the Middle East in January, ahead of the launch of the Iran war on Feb. 28. The Navy conceded that the conflict created a „highly contested environment where traditional supply hubs in the Middle East were disrupted by combat actions.“ That, in turn, led to shortages and loss of mail aboard the aircraft carrier, the Navy said in a statement.

„Leadership prioritized mission-critical supplies: first food, then hygiene items, then mail,“ the statement said, before assuring that sailors aboard the ship now have access to clean water and „healthy meal options.“

02.08.2026 - 17:21 [ Sabanew.net ]

President al-Alimi Hails Creating Multinational Naval Alliance, Highlights Saudi Support for Yemeni State Institutions, Regional Security, Stability

(July 31, 2026)

The battle to restore the State institutions and eliminate the militias‘ coup isn‘t just the army‘s battle, but it is everybody‘s fight, al-Alimi stressed.

The President emphasized that the current stage requires political parties to reclaim their natural role as forces of enlightenment, mobilization and rallying against threats, to restore respect for the idea of the national state and to reinforce the isolation of militias and their destructive agenda.

The political parties need to make the battle to restore the State institutions a matter for the whole society, not only a government‘s task or issue, al-Alimi noted.

02.08.2026 - 17:07 [ MaritimeBriefs.com ]

Italian Frigate Bergamini Escorts Merchant Vessel in Red Sea Conflict

On August 1, 2026, a merchant vessel successfully navigated the Red Sea under the escort of the Italian frigate Bergamini, according to a statement from the European Union’s naval mission ASPIDES. The protective operation highlights ongoing maritime security efforts in a region currently experiencing significant geopolitical tensions.

31.07.2026 - 18:28 [ CNN ]

14 countries back Saudi-led multinational maritime defense alliance proposal

Fourteen countries have backed a Saudi proposal to establish a multinational “Maritime Defense Alliance,” aimed at protecting international shipping routes and global trade, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement Thursday.

The countries are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti and Somalia.

The ministry said military chiefs and other representatives from 43 countries attended a meeting on the initiative, either in person or by video link. A European Union delegation also took part.

30.07.2026 - 15:59 [ Antiwar.com ]

Report: Saudi Arabia To Announce New Red Sea Coalition To Counter Yemen’s Ansar Allah

While the new blockade has disrupted shipping in the region, Ansar Allah hasn’t announced a blanket ban on shipping through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Some Chinese ships loaded with Saudi crude have also been able to pass through the strait, and Reuters reported that Beijing had cleared each passage with Sanaa.

But as the US-Iran war and conflict across the region are escalating again, the chances of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait being completely closed are rising. The Al-Monitor report, which cited two diplomatic sources and an unnamed US official, said that Riyadh has invited around 50 nations to join the Red Sea coalition, but that US support was seen as vital for the initiative to take off, and it was unclear at this point if Washington would participate.

30.07.2026 - 15:52 [ Bundestag.de ]

Bundeswehreinsatz im Roten Meer verlängert

Der Bundestag hat am Donnerstag, 16. Oktober 2025, den Bundeswehreinsatz im Roten Meer um ein Jahr verlängert. Dazu lag ein Antrag der Bundesregierung für die fortgesetzte Beteiligung der Bundeswehr an der EU-geführten Operation Eunavfor Aspides zur Abwehr von Angriffen der Huthi-Milizen auf die Schifffahrt im Roten Meer vor (21/1372(Dokument, öffnet ein neues Fenster)). In namentlicher Abstimmung wurde der Antrag auf Empfehlung des Auswärtigen Ausschusses mit 435 Ja-Stimmen bei 69 Gegenstimmen und 77 Enthaltungen angenommen.

20.07.2026 - 18:01 [ Al Jazeera ]

Yemen’s Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire last week for the first time in years.

The rebels “declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of ‘an eye for an eye,’ effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement”, military spokesman Yahya Saree said

08.07.2026 - 22:47 [ Sky News Australia ]

Iran‘s chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks

ran has reportedly targeted at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising peace negotiations with the US.

Audio obtained by Fox News captures the Iranian Navy issuing a warning to vessels before the reported attacks.

“This is the last warning; this is last warning; this is last warning. You are all in danger. Don’t put your life in danger. You are ordered to alter course,” he said.

“Do so immediately, alter course, do so immediately, and use the south of Larak Island.

“If you disobey, you will be targeted. Navy out,” the Iranians said before reportedly attacking.

08.07.2026 - 22:45 [ Sky News Australia / Youtube ]

Iran strikes three ships in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 7, 2026

Tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran reportedly struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours.

The US has revoked Iran‘s authorisation to produce and export oil following the attacks.

The attacks threaten to derail negotiations aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict.

They also risk collapsing a recent agreement under which Iran pledged to halt attacks in the strategic waterway.

26.06.2026 - 21:45 [ New York Times ]

Trump Says Iran Attack on Cargo Ship Violated the Cease-fire

The strike on the vessel, the Ever Lovely, a container ship that was passing near the Omani side of the strait, appeared to be the first known Iranian attack on a commercial vessel since the signing of a preliminary peace agreement between Tehran and Washington last week. It laid bare the challenges to restoring prewar levels of traffic through the strait, a crucial conduit for oil and gas shipping.

10.06.2026 - 10:31 [ Tagesschau.de ]

USA greifen Iran wieder an

Iran reagierte mit Angriffen auf US-Militärstützpunkte. Die iranische Revolutionsgarde griff nach eigenen Angaben Stützpunkte in Bahrain und Jordanien an. Nachrichtenagenturen berichteten von Sirenen in Bahrain. Die Bevölkerung solle sich in Sicherheit bringen und ruhig verhalten, teilte das Innenministerium des Inselstaats im Persischen Golf auf der Plattform X mit.

Auch in Kuwait war die Flugabwehr aktiviert, nachdem der Golfstaat eigenen Angaben zufolge unter Beschuss aus Iran geraten ist. Auch Teheran erklärte, das Land ins Visier genommen zu haben.

10.06.2026 - 10:13 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran launches concerted retaliatory strikes against American military targets after fresh US aggression

( Last Update: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 7:48 AM)

On Wednesday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) noted how the „warmongering American regime“ had attacked several locations in Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm in the province earlier in the day under the „false pretext“ of an American helicopter‘s crash.

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The IRGC added that, in total, 21 targets at American air and naval bases across the region were hit throughout the reprisal.

10.06.2026 - 10:06 [ Fox News / Youtube ]

JUST IN: Explosions reported in Iranian port cities amid US strikes

(9 hours ago)

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on U.S. self-defense strikes against Iran and more on ‘Special Report.’

07.06.2026 - 20:01 [ PressTV.ir ]

US, Israeli assets ‘legitimate targets’ after attack on Beirut: Qalibaf

In a forceful post on his X account on Sunday, Qalibaf issued a stark warning to the US and Israel, saying their military bases and assets across the region have become legitimate targets after the Israeli regime bombed Beirut‘s southern suburbs.

He said the United States has not been committed to the April ceasefire agreement with Iran and is not serious about dialogue.

„They are neither committed to a ceasefire nor believe in dialogue,“ Qalibaf wrote.

By enforcing a naval blockade and breaching agreements related to Lebanon, he emphasized, they have made it clear that the only language they understand is that of power.

06.06.2026 - 14:40 [ Wikipedia ]

Naval Support Activity Bahrain

Naval Support Activity Bahrain (or NSA Bahrain) is a United States Navy base situated in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is home to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and United States Fifth Fleet.[2][3]

06.06.2026 - 14:38 [ PressTV.ir ]

IRGC pounds US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after drone attacks on Iranian territory

In a statement on Saturday morning, the IRGC said that at 1:30 am, four violating oil tankers, instigated and guided by the aggressive American army and without coordination or attention to repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy, attempted to illegally exit the Strait of Hormuz.

Following warnings, one of the tankers was targeted and stopped, and the other violating vessels turned back, it said.

According to the statement, following this incident, at 2:30 am, American drones struck a telecommunications mast on Qeshm Island and another mast in Sirik with two projectiles.

It added that in response to the aggression of the American army, the IRGC’s Aerospace Force immediately launched ballistic missiles toward two US air bases in Kuwait, identifying one of them as Ali Al Salem, as well as important remaining facilities of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

03.06.2026 - 16:13 [ Middle East Eye ]

US denies Iranian claim of strike on Fifth Fleet headquarters

(3 June 2026 01:18 BST)

Earlier, the IRGC said that it responded to American attacks by targeting a US base in the region.

„We targeted the US Fifth Fleet headquarters with missiles and drones in response to the attack on Qeshm Island,“ it said.

03.06.2026 - 16:06 [ Wikipedia ]

Naval Support Activity Bahrain

Naval Support Activity Bahrain (or NSA Bahrain) is a United States Navy base situated in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is home to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and United States Fifth Fleet.[2][3]