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Germany: Iran War 'Not NATO's Fight,' Won't Join Strait of Hormuz Mission
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16-03-2026, 18:05
Germany: Iran War 'Not NATO's Fight,' Won't Join Strait of Hormuz Mission
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesman Stefan Kornelius stated the US-Israel war on Iran "has nothing to do with NATO" and is not its war.
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Kornelius emphasized NATO is a defensive alliance, lacking a mandate for deployment in the current conflict.
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Germany will not participate militarily in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, despite US President Donald Trump's warnings to allies.
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The Strait of Hormuz, vital for global oil supply, was effectively closed by Iran, causing oil prices to surge and impacting Germany's economy.
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Chancellor Merz supports the US-Israeli operation's goals but warns of "dangerous escalation" without a joint plan.
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