The German Federal Ministry of Defense announced that Germany remains willing to participate in a multinational initiative aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, detailing the assets that could be deployed. Should the decision be made to participate, military assets would include the mine-hunting ship “Fulda” the tender “Mosel” autonomous mine-countermeasures systems, minelayers, and specialized forces for vessel protection. Furthermore, German staff officers have been made available for participation in the mission’s command structures.
However, the ministry emphasized that any involvement would be strictly contingent on several key prerequisites being met, including a cessation of hostilities, the establishment of a clear international legal basis, and obtaining a mandate from the German Bundestag.
This commitment was discussed during a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, where State Secretary Nils Hilmer attended in place of Federal Minister Boris Pistorius. The meeting, initiated by France and Great Britain, brought together defense ministers from over 40 nations to deliberate the next steps for a potential military mission.
Germany voiced its strong support for planning a defensive military mission designed to ensure the freedom of navigation and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Hilmer stressed the vital importance of this waterway for global commerce and maintaining a rules-based international order. In a demonstration of readiness, the ships “Fulda” and “Mosel” have already been dispatched to the Eastern Mediterranean to ensure rapid operational capability.