Defense officials tell CNBC as of February 21, there have been at least 59 attacks on commercial shipping interests in the Red Sea.
But the EU said the Red Sea moves reflect the need for a stronger European presence in protecting ships from Houthi attacks.
Trade leaders have urged more countries to join the military effort in the Red Sea.
A war of misinformation in the Red Sea crisis also continues.
On February 2 in Brussels, Borrell informed Yemeni Prime Minister Bin Mubarak about the plans to launch a new EU maritime operation in the Red Sea and about its mandate.
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