He said the proposal would be submitted to the State Defence Council (VGT), noting that parliamentary approval would also be required.
“We have received an offer from the United States to join the coalition to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and I intend to submit this proposal to the State Defence Council soon. As you know, a mandate from the Seimas is also needed for Lithuania to participate in such missions,” he told reporters at the presidential palace.
“These are peaceful missions aimed at ensuring safe shipping, and we stand in solidarity and understand that we must not only demand and receive, but also contribute,” Nausėda added.
Several countries have already signalled readiness to join a “neutral” mission to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation follows a military conflict in Iran that began on 28 February with air strikes by the United States and Israel.
In response, Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for around a fifth of global oil and gas shipments, triggering a surge in energy prices worldwide.
Although the waterway briefly reopened after initial US-Iran talks, traffic has since halted again, with both Tehran and Washington now blocking passage.