The Danish government has secured parliamentary backing to join a military coalition in the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end, reported Denmark's Shipping Telegraph.

Any Danish military contribution would require parliamentary approval before deployment.

Acting Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated after a Foreign Policy Committee meeting that Denmark is prepared to contribute to an international operation aimed at securing shipping. The exact nature of the Danish role has not been specified.

Danish Shipping, the trade and employers' organization, welcomed the move, emphasizing the need to protect seafarers and civilian shipping. Chief Executive Anne Steffensen noted that the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has highlighted the severe impact of blocked waterways on global supply chains and the economy.

Ms. Steffensen added that Denmark, as a major maritime nation, has a responsibility to support security at sea. The initiative is led by France and Britain, with several countries, including Denmark, declaring their readiness to participate.