Germany will not join U.S.-led mission in Strait of Hormuz - Maas

Germany will not participate in a U.S.-led naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iran, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.

Stressing that Germany wants to avoid a further escalation of tensions in the region, Maas told reporters on a trip to Warsaw that there was no military solution.

"Germany will not take part in the sea mission presented and planned by the Untied States," said Maas.