Germany Could Send Minehunting Boats to Secure Strait of Hormuz

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Chancellor Merz is open for a Bundeswehr operation in the street of Hormus. Christian Klemm is not surprised.

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Numerous countries are meeting in Paris to discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz. According to information from the ARD's Berlin studio, the German armed forces could take on mine clearance and aerial reconnaissance – under certain conditions.

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But there are conditions.

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In addition to France and Great Britain, Germany is now also ready to participate in a security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised this on Thursday before a conference in Paris. However, the CDU politician also made clear what conditions for a German yes must be given. An international mandate – preferably the UN, a decision of the Federal Government and a Bundestag mandate, Merz said. "We are still a l…

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Merz admitted that Berlin is still "far" from such a decision. Germany stated that it is ready to send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz for mine clearance, but only under strict conditions. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Politico. Read also: Disguising themselves as China and "turning off" radars: how ships are breaking through the Strait of Hormuz. The publication reports that this issue is planned to be discussed on Friday, April…