Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

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Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission related to the Strait of Hormuz, announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. This move follows disruptions caused by a conflict involving Iran, with calls for mine-clearing efforts to maintain global energy supply and shipping safety.

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on Thursday. Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end a war that has disrupted global energy supplies, shipping and insurance industry officials called for the urgent deployment of mine-clearing vesselsto the strait.

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Germany Red Sea military deployment Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing energy supply

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