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Merz Rules Out Immediate Role In Hormuz Security. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will not help secure the Strait of Hormuz before the Iran war ends. He stressed Berlin would only act after a peace deal and with a UN mandate and parliamentary approval. The stance comes despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for European support. Merz warned against divisions within NATO, calling it essential for European security. He described the current ceasefire as a “ray of hope” but fragile and uncertain. European countries have said they may help reopen the Strait once fighting stops. The situation has become a major test for transatlantic relations. Germany says it will focus on diplomacy while monitoring developments closely.
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