GermanyDefense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has indicated that Germany may withdraw two military ships stationed in Djibouti, which were deployed for potential mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels, the minesweeper 'Fulda' and supply ship 'Mosel', were sent earlier this month to prepare for such missions. Pistorius stated during a press conference with Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that conditions for a military operation—such as agreement from Iran and Oman, legal frameworks including Bundestag approval—are not currently met. He emphasized that there is no foreseeable scenario for immediate action, citing Iran's rejection of a similar mission proposal by France. Pistorius warned against leaving the ships in Djibouti through autumn, suggesting they might return to Germany by summer.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Mitte): The article presents information based on statements from Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and does not overtly favor any particular political stance. It reports on the potential withdrawal of German naval assets and the lack of progress toward military deployment, without taking sides or using emot
