Merz: “If conditions are met, Germany will send a ship to Hormuz”

WORLD16.04.2026
Merz: “If conditions are met, Germany will send a ship to Hormuz”

Germany is prepared to contribute to ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, provided that the legal aspects of the issue are clarified and a mandate for the mission is obtained.

“Elchi” reports that this was stated by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz.

“If there is a clear legal basis for this, if the German government makes a decision regarding it, and if the Bundestag grants a mandate for it, we are ready to contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation,” Merz said.

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