German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he wants U.S. involvement in a Europe-led mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking after an international conference in Paris on securing the strait, Merz said Germany could contribute mine clearance and maritime intelligence capabilities to such a mission, but would need parliamentary support and a ″secure legal basis″ such as a U.N. Security Council resolution.
He said Germany, ″if possible, would also like to see the United States of America participate; we believe this would be desirable.″
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