Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said Estonia is ready to discuss how it can contribute to the U.S.’ mission in the Strait of Hormuz if an official request is made by Washington. It is not yet clear what Tallinn could offer.
Oil prices have surged after Iran effectively shut the world’s busiest oil shipping channel to tankers after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against the country just over two weeks ago.
Trump has urged the UK and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel. Iran has threatened to attack any ships it considers linked to the US, while there is also a risk from sea mines.
However, allies such as the UK and Germany have ruled out assisting Washington.
On Tuesday, Tsahkna said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is very complicated and that he does not see any de-escalation.
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