Germany's foreign minister doubts the EU's Red Sea mission's effectiveness, questioning expansion to the Strait of Hormuz.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the EU’s Aspides naval mission has not effectively secured shipping in the Red Sea, casting doubt on expanding it to the Strait of Hormuz. He told ARD the mission’s limited success raises questions about whether a broader deployment would improve maritime security, reflecting Germany’s growing caution about military involvement in volatile regions without clear results.