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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Berlin, March 16 (Xinhua) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday ruled out any military involvement by his country in protecting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a "defensive alliance," not an "invasion alliance."
Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, F. Merz stated that the conflict with Iran is not within NATO's purview.
The statements came after US President Donald Trump called on NATO allies to support efforts to secure oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Responding to the American leader, F. Merz noted that as long as the conflict continues, Germany will not participate in military measures to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait. He also pointed out the current absence of any feasible concept for such an operation.
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