In an interview with ‘Wirtschaftswoche’, Kaack highlighted the need for a broad focus on security threats, particularly in light of rising activities along NATO’s northern and eastern flanks, despite the current attention on the Middle East. His comments come as the German government considers deploying minesweepers to secure the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon a lasting ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Chancellor Merz is set to participate in an international conference in Paris addressing maritime security in the region.