"Germany has joined several NATO allies in refusing to help patrol Hormuz, insisting that the conflict was started by the US and Israel and is 'not NATO's war.'"
"Recent reports suggest a softening in tone, with Germany and France now likely to join military patrols once the fighting has stopped."
"Merz confirmed he would be speaking to the US leader over the weekend, reiterating his invitation for Trump to visit Germany."
"The Strait of Hormuz is a major chokepoint for global oil trade, effectively closed to most shipping since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany is set to discuss NATO's involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz with US President Donald Trump. The Strait has been largely closed to shipping due to US and Israeli strikes against Iran. Germany, along with other NATO allies, has previously refused to assist in patrolling the area, citing that the conflict was initiated by the US and Israel. However, there are indications that Germany and France may consider joining military patrols once hostilities cease.
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