Berlin and Warsaw have both said the EU’s existing Aspides mandate to address threats in the Red Sea could provide a legal basis for a mission in the Persian Gulf.

Germany is willing to contribute to potential mine-clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but any such deployment must be agreed upon by both the US and Iran, Foreign…

The German defence ministry has said naval units are already on standby for a possible deployment. #EuropeNews

Berlin and Warsaw have both said the EU’s existing Aspides mandate to address threats in the Red Sea could provide a legal basis for a mission in the Persian Gulf.

Germany is among a number of countries that have offered help in securing the shipping lane, but only if an Iran ceasefire deal turns out to be lasting.

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister,…