The Danish Parliament has approved the deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz

On June 25, the Danish Parliament decided to deploy a military contingent of about ten people to the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The group will include staff officers, drone maintenance specialists, military translators, and cybersecurity experts to ensure the forces’ information security. The mission’s main goal is to strengthen maritime security and restore freedom of navigation in the region.

Copenhagen will integrate its personnel into two structures—the European multinational military mission in the Strait of Hormuz and the European Union’s naval operation. 

Although most political forces supported the government’s initiative during the expedited review, representatives of three parties opposed the decision: the Danish People’s Party, the Red-Green Alliance, and the Citizens’ Party, as well as two independent members of parliament.

This was reported by the media company DR.

Despite the announced ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, an attack on a cargo ship occurred near the coast of Oman on June 25.

As a reminder, prior to this, Oman had opened a temporary corridor in the Strait of Hormuz off its coast to allow ships to pass through, so they could avoid approaching the Iranian coast. Iran still wants to charge fees for passage through the strait.

Qatar has begun preparing its tanker infrastructure and plans to restore liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to normal levels within a few weeks. 

Fertilizer exports through the Strait of Hormuz have risen to pre-war levels, according to Bloomberg.

Global oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, June 19, amid reports of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Brent futures fell to $77.96 per barrel, and WTI futures to $74.96, the lowest levels since late February.