(AP) The EU plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to help defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthis in Yemen that are hampering trade and driving up prices, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday. Seven EU countries are ready to provide ships or planes. Belgium has already committed a frigate. Germany is expected to do the same. Borrell insisted that the EU mission will engage in "intercepting of the attacks against the ships. Not participating in any kind of action against the Houthis. Only blocking the attacks of the Houthis." France, Greece and Italy are vying to lead the naval effort.
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