Belgium, Germany ready for Hormuz demining mission
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- Belgium says it has a minesweeper ready to take part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Germany plans to deploy a minesweeper and a support vessel in preparation for a possible mission.
Belgium and Germany have announced their readiness to support potential demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid efforts to restore safe maritime navigation in the strategic waterway.
Belgian Defense Minister said the country has a minesweeper ready to participate in clearing naval mines from the strait once conditions allow such an operation.
Meanwhile, German Defense Minister said Berlin intends to deploy a naval minesweeper and a support ship in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcements come as international efforts intensify to secure maritime routes through the strait, a key corridor for global energy supplies and commercial shipping.
