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Operation Irini
The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation Irini (abbr. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) was launched on 31 March 2020 with the primary mission to enforce the United Nations arms embargo on Libya due to the Second Libyan Civil War. Operation Irini is a European Union military operation under the umbrella of the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). The operation is expected to use aerial, maritime and satellite assets. The name Irini derives from the Greek word for peace.
In September 2020, the Irini operation stated that within six months, the operation sent 14 special reports to UN Panel of Experts concerning from both sides of the conflict in Libya, performed 12 visits on collaborative merchant vessels and monitored 10 ports and landing points, 25 airports and landing strips. In addition, it made 250 requests for satellite images to the EU Satellite Centre.
Headquarters of the operation are in Rome, Italy. Italy and Greece alternate the force commander every six months (together with the rotation of the flagship).
The primary mission of the operation is to ensure the implementation of the UN arms embargo. Other missions include the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Libyan Navy, the disruption of human trafficking and halt the illicit exports of Libyan oil.
In March 2025, the Council expanded the operation’s mandate to include the monitoring, surveillance and information gathering of additional illicit activities beyond arms and oil trafficking. It was also tasked with collecting information relevant to the protection of critical maritime infrastructure and contributing to contingency planning.
The former Operation Sophia permanently ceased its activity at the same time of the launch of Irini. Operation Irini has been extended multiple times over the years with the latest extension prolonging the mandate until 31 March 2027.
France: D'Estienne d'Orves-class aviso Premier-Maître L'Her
Greece: Elli-class frigate Aigaion - flagship
Italy: Comandanti-class patrol vessel Comandante Borsini
France: Atlantique 2
France: Falcon 50 from July 2020
Germany: P-3C Orion from May 2020
Greece: EMB-145H from July 2020
Italy: Predator B from July 2020
Luxembourg: Swearingen Merlin from 4 May 2020
Poland: An-28B1R Bryza from May 2020
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Operation Irini
The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation Irini (abbr. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) was launched on 31 March 2020 with the primary mission to enforce the United Nations arms embargo on Libya due to the Second Libyan Civil War. Operation Irini is a European Union military operation under the umbrella of the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). The operation is expected to use aerial, maritime and satellite assets. The name Irini derives from the Greek word for peace.
In September 2020, the Irini operation stated that within six months, the operation sent 14 special reports to UN Panel of Experts concerning from both sides of the conflict in Libya, performed 12 visits on collaborative merchant vessels and monitored 10 ports and landing points, 25 airports and landing strips. In addition, it made 250 requests for satellite images to the EU Satellite Centre.
Headquarters of the operation are in Rome, Italy. Italy and Greece alternate the force commander every six months (together with the rotation of the flagship).
The primary mission of the operation is to ensure the implementation of the UN arms embargo. Other missions include the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Libyan Navy, the disruption of human trafficking and halt the illicit exports of Libyan oil.
In March 2025, the Council expanded the operation’s mandate to include the monitoring, surveillance and information gathering of additional illicit activities beyond arms and oil trafficking. It was also tasked with collecting information relevant to the protection of critical maritime infrastructure and contributing to contingency planning.
The former Operation Sophia permanently ceased its activity at the same time of the launch of Irini. Operation Irini has been extended multiple times over the years with the latest extension prolonging the mandate until 31 March 2027.
France: D'Estienne d'Orves-class aviso Premier-Maître L'Her
Greece: Elli-class frigate Aigaion - flagship
Italy: Comandanti-class patrol vessel Comandante Borsini
France: Atlantique 2
France: Falcon 50 from July 2020
Germany: P-3C Orion from May 2020
Greece: EMB-145H from July 2020
Italy: Predator B from July 2020
Luxembourg: Swearingen Merlin from 4 May 2020
Poland: An-28B1R Bryza from May 2020
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