Merz rejects immediate role in securing Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-10 02:37 UTC+10:00
Section: Energy
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Law & Courts, Germany, Elections, US Politics, War & Conflict
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BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday that Berlin won't participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S.-Israel war with Iran ends, ruling out concrete steps in the coming days despite pressure from the Trump administration.
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