Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to propose German military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Paris, contingent on certain conditions. The Bundeswehr may deploy minehunting boats, an escort ship, and reconnaissance aircraft post-hostilities. Merz emphasized that participation would require a ceasefire and government approval. The navy might utilize its logistics base in Djibouti for reconnaissance, while energy prices have surged due to blocked traffic through the waterway since the Iran war began.