The Strait of Hormuz is a key sea path. France and Britain want safe ships there. The country Oman helps them. They protect ships in the waters of Oman.
There is a fight with Iran. Iran does not want foreign soldiers there. Iran says it protects the sea alone. It wants money from the ships. The USA says no to this.
The sea has dangerous mines. Mines are bombs in the water. France wants to remove these mines. Iran calls this an act of war. Germany has ships near the area. They stay in the country Djibouti. The minister Boris Pistorius brings them home soon.