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Pistorius: Hormuz mission mandate completely open before summer break

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has expressed caution about a quick parliamentary decision on a Bundeswehr deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pistorius: Hormuz mission mandate completely open before summer break
Photo: bilder.deutschlandfunk.de

The deployment of the Bundeswehr in the strategically important waterway in the Persian Gulf was originally supposed to be decided before the parliamentary summer break.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most important sea routes for global oil transport. The German government is considering participation in an international mission to protect merchant shipping.

Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de