Germany to Send Minesweeper to Mediterranean for Potential Strait of Hormuz Mission
Germany will dispatch a minesweeper to the Mediterranean in anticipation of a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran war concludes, aiming to protect freedom of navigation, but pending parliamentary approval.
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(Central News Agency, Berlin, 25th, comprehensive foreign wire report) A German Ministry of Defense spokesperson told AFP today that Germany will soon dispatch a minesweeper to the Mediterranean in response to a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran war ends.
The United States stated last week that it is collaborating with Tehran authorities on mine-clearing operations. Although this news has not yet been confirmed by Iran, several countries have expressed willingness to participate in "neutral" missions to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Defense spokesperson stated that the German Navy's "Fulda" will begin its deployment "within the next few days." The spokesperson noted that this move aims to make a "significant and visible contribution to the international coalition seeking to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
However, the spokesperson emphasized that any deployment in the Strait of Hormuz must occur only after a "permanent cessation of hostilities" and with the approval of the German Bundestag.
In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated today that he is working to promote the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes a day after the CEO of TotalEnergies warned that the world could face an energy shortage if the Iran war continues for several months.
Macron stated during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens that the panic caused by geopolitical uncertainty could itself lead to shortages.
Macron pointed out: "Our goal is to achieve a full reopening within the next few weeks, based on international law, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tolls. The situation will then gradually return to normal." (Compiled by Liu Shuqin) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Berlin, 25th, comprehensive foreign wire report) A German Ministry of Defense spokesperson told AFP today that Germany will soon dispatch a minesweeper to the Mediterranean in response to a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran war ends.
The United States stated last week that it is collaborating with Tehran authorities on mine-clearing operations. Although this news has not yet been confirmed by Iran, several countries have expressed willingness to participate in "neutral" missions to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Defense spokesperson stated that the German Navy's "Fulda" will begin its deployment "within the next few days." The spokesperson noted that this move aims to make a "significant and visible contribution to the international coalition seeking to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
However, the spokesperson emphasized that any deployment in the Strait of Hormuz must occur only after a "permanent cessation of hostilities" and with the approval of the German Bundestag.
In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated today that he is working to promote the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes a day after the CEO of TotalEnergies warned that the world could face an energy shortage if the Iran war continues for several months.
Macron stated during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens that the panic caused by geopolitical uncertainty could itself lead to shortages.
Macron pointed out: "Our goal is to achieve a full reopening within the next few weeks, based on international law, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tolls. The situation will then gradually return to normal." (Compiled by Liu Shuqin) 1150425
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