Latvian parliament approves sending up to 20 troops for Strait of Hormuz demining mission
On Thursday, September 24, the Saeima approved the participation of Latvia's National Armed Forces in a multinational military operation to demine the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to send up to 20 servicemembers.
Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, voted on Thursday, September 24, to support the participation of the National Armed Forces in multinational military operations aimed at demining the Strait of Hormuz.
The decision clears the way for Latvian troops to join an international force working on the clearance of explosives and mines in the waterway.
Up to 20 troops
Under the approved decision, Latvia intends to deploy up to twenty servicemembers from the National Armed Forces for the mission. The exact number of troops and the starting date of the deployment have not yet been made public.
The decision to join the international demining operation falls within the Saeima's competence, as such deployments outside Latvian territory require parliamentary approval.
Further details about the operation's command structure, partner nations involved, and the specific tasks to be carried out by Latvian servicemembers have not yet been disclosed.
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