Germany is deploying ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany announced Thursday the deployment of two warships to the Red Sea as part of preparations for a possible international mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. This move comes as maritime tensions remain high in this strategic area.

According to the minister, the minesweeper Fulda and the supply ship Mosel They have already left their positions and are currently crossing the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea. Their deployment is part of a preliminary phase, with no final decision made on a mine-clearing operation at Hormuz.

This project comes amid serious concerns about navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial transit point for global energy trade. Officials from the maritime and insurance sectors have recently called for the establishment of a multinational force specializing in mine clearance to secure the area.

France and the United Kingdom are also advocating for the creation of an international maritime security mechanism. Mines and other potential explosive devices are considered a major threat to the resumption of normal oil and commercial shipping traffic in the region.

Boris Pistorius clarified, however, that no timetable had been set for a possible mission and that any participation would depend on several factors, including the progress of negotiations between the United States and Iran, as well as regional authorizations, particularly those from Oman and Iran.

This announcement comes just hours after the signing of an agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending a recent conflict that had severely disrupted global energy flows. Despite this agreement, Western powers remain cautious in the face of persistent security risks in the region.