German Foreign Minister Johann Wedeful announced that Berlin is preparing to participate in a United Kingdom-led mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz. He clarified that Germany does not view this as a NATO mission. The statement was made on May 22, 2026, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Wedeful also welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland. He urged the United States to proceed with its original plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany. The German minister’s remarks came shortly after Trump reversed an earlier decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Poland within six to twelve months.

The developments highlight shifting defense alignments in Europe and renewed cooperation among Western allies over regional security and deterrence strategies, particularly concerning the Middle East and Eastern Europe.