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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
The ships will help with situational awareness and could support mine clearing, while 140 German soldiers are aboard and parliamentary approval is still needed.
- German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius confirmed on Thursday that the navy is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Following the deal signed by President Donald Trump and Iran on Wednesday, shipping industry officials called for urgent deployment of mine-clearing vessels to establish safe commercial routes.
- A total of 140 German soldiers are currently serving under the EU operation Aspides, though Pistorius noted any Hormuz mission requires a "permissive environment" including consent from Iran and Oman.
- The German Ministry of Defense intends to present a resolution to the Bundestag before the summer recess beginning July 10, securing parliamentary approval for further operations.
- Negotiations over the next 60 days will determine mission details, as Iran has previously warned European warships of a "decisive and immediate response" regarding its sovereignty over the waterway.
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