Germany sceptical about extending EU naval mission to Hormuz

Germany sceptical about extending EU naval mission to Hormuz Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has voiced doubts about expanding the European Union’s Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz. Wadephul said the operation protecting shipping in the Red Sea has been “not effective”. “And that is why I am very sceptical that extending Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz would provide greater security.