Germany Is Ready To Defend The Strait Of Hormuz
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Chancellor Mertz gave Trump terms.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is ready to support a mission to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but emphasized the need for an international mandate.
This is reported by Bloomberg.
Germany can join the mission to protect sea lanes in the Strait of Hormuz only if there is an international mandate. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this after a conversation with US President Donald Trump.
He said the best option is a decision by the UN Security Council, although the process is influenced by the position of permanent members, particularly Russia, which has veto power.
"I told President Trump again during our conversation yesterday that we are ready to help, for example, to ensure passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the peace agreement," Merz said.
Washington expects concrete commitments from European partners to participate in securing the region after the end of hostilities in Iran.
In particular, the U.S. is urging allies to submit their own plans as soon as possible.
At the same time, a British-led coalition of more than 40 countries, including European states, Japan and Canada, has already expressed readiness to facilitate the opening of the strait.
About 20 percent of the world's oil and gas supplies pass through it, so its blockage has caused a sharp rise in prices and fears of energy shortages.
The chancellor also noted that Germany's participation requires the approval of the lower house of parliament. According to him, the American side understands this.
"The American president knows this and also respects it," Merz noted.
Separately, the sides discussed the situation around NATO.
Donald Trump has previously criticized the allies, accusing them of insufficient support and even allowed the possibility of the US withdrawal from the alliance.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also said the relationship could be renegotiated after the end of the war in Iran.
Merz emphasized his intention to continue the dialogue with Washington on the eve of the NATO summit and noted the importance of preserving the alliance for Europe's security.
"I am determined to do everything possible to keep NATO protected for Europe," Merz said. "This alliance, at least for now, is indispensable."
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