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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible mission in Hormuz Strait

Germany is sending two naval vessels to the Red Sea to prepare for a potential military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The ships, the minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel, are currently traveling through the Suez Canal. Pistorius stated that approval from both Iran and Oman would be required before participating in any such operation, and the mission depends on future relations between Tehran and Washington.

Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea to arrange for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, the country's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday.

"As we speak, our minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel are sailing through the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea," he told reporters.

Pistorius noted that approval would be needed from Iran and Oman before any participation in a minesweeping operation, with the mission depending on further developments between Tehran and Washington.

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Middle East EyeIndependentCenter3 days ago
Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible mission in Hormuz Strait

Germany is sending two naval vessels to the Red Sea to prepare for a potential military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The ships, the minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel, are currently traveling through the Suez Canal. Pistorius stated that approval from both Iran and Oman would be required before participating in any such operation, and the mission depends on future relations between Tehran and Washington.

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