Lithuania backs Strait of Hormuz mission with just 40 troops

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Lithuania backs Strait of Hormuz mission with just 40 troops Lithuania has approved a plan to join an international mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the president’s office said. The State Defence Council, which includes the country’s top political and military leadership, signed off on sending up to 40 personnel, including troops and civilian defence staff, to take part in allied maritime operations in the st