Germany’s Merz vows support for deal, hints at possible vote on Hormuz mission

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated Germany’s intention to help support the Iran-US framework agreement, which could include a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. France and the UK are leading the efforts to start a mission to secure the critical waterway, while German Foreign Minister Wadephul previously expressed his country’s interest in participating in such an operation. Germany’s government would need to secure a parliamentary mandate for any military mission.