A mission for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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War happens in the Strait of Hormuz. The army of Iran blocks the way for ships. About 1500 ships cannot sail. Oil and energy become very expensive everywhere. Great Britain and France plan a protection mission. More than 40 countries meet for this plan. They want to lead ships safely through the water. But Iran warns the countries about this plan. Germany also wants to help. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz says this. One German ship is on the way. The name is 'Fulda'. The soldiers on the ship search for mines in the water. They make the mines harmless. Most people in Germany like the mission. A poll says 51 percent are for it. Green party fans like the mission. Fans of the AfD party are mostly against it. The USA and Iran continue to argue. President Donald Trump rejects a peace plan from Iran. He says the plan is not good. The oil price goes up.
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Definitions
- Strait of Hormuz
- This is a narrow water path between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It is very important for the transport of oil.
- Mine hunter
- A special ship of the navy. It searches for dangerous bombs in the water. It makes the bombs harmless.
- Resolution
- An official decision from a big group like the United Nations.
People
- Friedrich Merz
- He is a politician in Germany. He is the current Federal Chancellor.
- Donald Trump
- He is the president of the USA.
- John Healey
- He is the current defense minister of Great Britain.
Locations
- Iran
- A country in Western Asia at the Persian Gulf.
- Great Britain
- An island country in Europe with England, Scotland and Wales.
- France
- A country in the west of Europe.
Sources
ANSA
Medio Oriente | Petroliera passa Hormuz usando rotta indicata da forze armate Teheran - Notizie - Ansa.it
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