Friedrich Merz said that Germany does not plan to provide military protection for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions and Iranian attacks in the area.
According to Al Jazeera, Merz made the remarks during a visit to Norway.
“Germany is not participating in this war, and we do not want to participate in it,” the German chancellor said, explaining Berlin’s position on potential military involvement in protecting maritime traffic through the strategically important waterway.
By Tamilla Hasanova
