[German Defense Minister Says German Naval Forces Will Be Deployed to the Mediterranean] According to a report by Golden Finance on April 25, citing DPA, German Defense Minister Pistorius stated that German naval forces will be deployed to the Mediterranean to prepare for potential missions in the Strait of Hormuz. Pistorius said a minesweeper and a command supply ship will be deployed. He did not disclose the specific departure time of the vessels. (DPA)