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Germany has expressed clear reservations regarding NATO's potential involvement in securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The German government is willing to support maritime protection but insists on British-French leadership, reaffirming its commitment to the Atlantic alliance.
Mark Kimmitt, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, stated that the 'Freedom Project' aimed at escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz carries escalation risks but is necessary. He made these comments during an interview with Al Jazeera.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahraini resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid China's opposition to any use of force. The meeting will take place on Saturday morning instead of Friday.
China and Pakistan have announced a five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf, focusing on the protection of maritime navigation and civilians while resuming negotiations. This initiative comes amid escalating hostilities and threats to energy security.