According to Pistorius, Germany does not intend to deepen its involvement in this conflict and continues to insist on a diplomatic resolution to the situation. He added that the country bears primary responsibility for NATO's eastern flank and the Atlantic, and that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz is not a war initiated by Germany.
Reuters also notes that other U.S. allies, such as Japan, Australia, Italy, and Greece, have either declined to participate in such a mission or have not confirmed their readiness. The United Kingdom, for its part, stated that it does not plan to participate in a larger conflict but is willing to discuss options for joint assistance in opening the strait with allies.
Trump previously called on countries dependent on energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz to send their military ships there to support U.S. forces. Among the countries he mentioned were China, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and South Korea.
Amid rising tensions in the region, the price of oil has surpassed $100 per barrel, and the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of international discussions regarding the security of energy resource supplies.
