EU foreign ministers will discuss extending the naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising pressure from the US for European and Asian partners to secure the oil transit route. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed skepticism about Germany's participation, citing a lack of immediate need for the operation. The situation escalated after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to Tehran's threats to block the waterway and attacks on vessels. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)