Athens, March 17: Greece has announced that it will not participate in any military operations in the Hormuz Strait. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated on Monday that the country has no intention of engaging in war.
During a regular press briefing, Marinakis clarified that Greece’s current involvement in the European Union’s Operation Shield is limited to the Red Sea region and has no connection to the Hormuz Strait.
He noted that only Greek and Italian vessels are currently part of this mission, aimed at ensuring the safety of commercial ships in the area.
Marinakis emphasized that Greece advocates for the universal adherence to international law. He firmly stated, “Under no circumstances do we wish to be involved in war.”
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that he had requested certain oil-dependent countries in the Middle East to join a coalition for the protection of ships in the Hormuz Strait. However, he did not disclose the names of the countries involved in the discussions.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius also rejected this U.S. request on Monday. He stated that Germany will not participate in any military action in the region.
Pistorius made these comments during a press conference following a meeting with his Latvian counterpart, Andris Sprudzs, in Berlin. He expressed support for diplomatic efforts to ensure safe passage but raised doubts about the need for military intervention from Europe.
He remarked, “This is not our fight. We did not start it.”
Trump warned on Sunday that if NATO allies do not step forward to assist, the future of NATO could be “very bleak.”
Meanwhile, Australia has indicated its readiness to address the economic crisis arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, stating that it will not send warships to the region.
Australian Minister Catherine King reported that the country has approximately 37 days’ worth of petrol, 30 days of diesel, and 29 days of jet fuel in reserve as of Monday. The government has also temporarily relaxed some regulations related to fuel storage.
She stated, “Our country is prepared to face the economic crisis stemming from the situation in the Middle East.”
The Australian government issued a warning to its citizens on Saturday, advising them against traveling through Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Foreign Ministry cautioned against transiting through these countries, even if travelers do not exit the airport, as the conflict may escalate and flights could be abruptly changed or canceled.
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