Germany rejects Trump's call to deploy ships to Strait of Hormuz
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Germany has rejected a request from Donald Trump to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments in the Persian Gulf. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized his country's commitment to diplomatic solutions and warned against being drawn into military conflict in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital chokepoint through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil passes, making it a frequent flashpoint for tensions between the United States, Iran, and their respective allies.