On the 15th, German Foreign Minister Wadford expressed doubts about the possible expansion of the EU's escort mission to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that there is no need for Germany to participate.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Wadford said in an interview that he is “highly skeptical” regarding the possible expansion of the EU’s 'Shield' escort mission to the Strait of Hormuz to enhance security guarantees, adding that the action, originally deployed in areas such as the Red Sea, has so far been 'not effective enough.'
Wadford said that only when the military conflict is “fundamentally resolved” can security be guaranteed. As for maintaining the security of maritime routes, Europe has always provided constructive support, “but I neither see an urgent necessity, nor do I believe it is necessary for Germany to participate.”
He added that the German side has called on the United States and Israel to maintain information sharing and to clearly state what other specific targets exist for military action against Iran, “so that we can jointly explore ways to end this war.”
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran. Iran retaliated against targets including Israel and U.S. military bases in the Middle East. As a result of the fighting, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been almost completely halted.