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Wadephul wants Iran to pay for mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) wants Iran to share the costs of a possible mine clearance operation in the Strait of Hormuz, reports Handelsblatt.

Wadephul wants Iran to pay for mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz
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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) wants Iran to share the costs of a possible mine clearance operation in the Strait of Hormuz, reports Handelsblatt.

Iran should pay for a possible mine clearance operation in the Strait of Hormuz. That is the demand of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU), according to a report by Handelsblatt. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways for global oil transport.

At the same time, Wadephul speaks out in favor of a lower frequency of the annual NATO summit. He advocates a rethink regarding the number of meetings of the defense alliance. NATO currently holds a summit at the level of heads of state and government every year.

Source: www.spiegel.de