KIEL, GERMANY - MAY 4: Family members of the sailors of the German navy minesweeper "Fulda" hug each other after its departure for possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2026 in Kiel, Germany. The German government has said it is willing to participate in mine clearing efforts in the Strait, but only once Iran and the U.S. have agreed on the cessation of hostilities. (Photo by Gregor Fischer/Getty Images)
