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Merz: ‘Germany ready to contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz’

April 8, 2026

Frankfurt (Germany), 8 April (LaPresse) – ‘Germany will contribute appropriately to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.’ This was stated by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a statement, after the United States and Iran announced they had agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

2026-04-08T06:17:44+00:00