By LRT TV, LRT.lt.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces are ready to deploy a team of 10 demining specialists to support a US-led international mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said on Friday.
“About 10 Lithuanian troops are ready to deploy. They are fully prepared, and we will respond to requests from our allies,” Kaunas told LRT TV on Friday.
According to the minister, military personnel are already on standby with a raised alert level. Following a formal request from allies, the team would depart within 10 days with all the necessary equipment and technical assets.
“We have always indicated that Lithuania is a reliable ally and will contribute to addressing security issues in the Strait of Hormuz,” Kaunas said. “At the technical level, the armed forces are already coordinating the details among themselves.”
Kaunas said no additional assets, such as ships, would be deployed.
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