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Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz
Germany rejects expanding EU Aspides naval mission to Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of consultation and unclear military objectives despite U.S. calls amid Iranian closure of key oil route.
- On March 16, several U.S. allies said they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing President Donald Trump's request.
- After Iran's actions, Trump pressed allies in a Saturday Truth Social post and on Sunday on Air Force One, urging them to help reopen the strait.
- Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini argued, 'Italy is not at war with anyone and sending military ships in a war zone would mean entering the war', while Australia's Catherine King said, 'We won't be sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz'.
- NATO officials say the closure blocks more than 20 percent of the world's oil and gas supply, and 'the mandate to deploy NATO is lacking,' Stefan Kornelius said.
- The EU is exploring diplomatic options as Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief, said talks with the United Nations aim to replicate a grain-export deal while Greece limits Aspides mission to the Red Sea and China seeks de-escalation.
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derwesten.de+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Trump calls for an international naval operation in the Strait of Hormus – but Germany rejects the involvement of the Bundeswehr.
·Germany
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Kallas points out that "there is no interest" among the Member States in "actively participating" in the conflict and Chancellor Merz makes it even clearer: "We will not, we said it from the first day" Read
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US-Iran war live updates: Trump hits out at allies who rebuffed his calls for help to secure Strait of Hormuz; Israel continues to pound Iran and Lebanon
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East, which continues to rage across multiple fronts, fuelling fears of a global energy crisis.
·Sydney, Australia
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