Germany Deploys Two Navy Ships For Military Operation In The Strait Of Hormuz, Says Defence Minister

Two German navy ships are crossing the Suez Canal on their way to the Red Sea, as they prepare for a possible mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, German Press Agency reported, citing Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Thursday.

Pistorius confirmed that the mineweeper Fulda and Supply Ship Mosel are on their way to the strategic waterway, which handles one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas. They will be accompanied by drone boats, mine divers and security forces.

The two vessels were earlier deployed in the eastern Mediterranean waters, waiting for the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz had said that Germany would be a part of the mission to secure the waterway once attacks stop.

Pistorius also added that the mission does not require approval from the Parliament or a vote, since it comes under the mandate for the country’s participation in Operation Apsides of the European Union to secure the Red Sea shipping against Houthis.

“We want to be ready to act quickly and, above all, to be in the Strait of Hormuz swiftly,” Pistorius said.