The German government held an urgent security council meeting in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocating for diplomatic negotiations. The mixed reactions from party politicians reflected a divide over the efficacy of military actions versus diplomatic efforts. Several high-profile attempts at dialogue had recently failed, prompting concern that international cooperation regarding nuclear control would regress significantly. Additionally, as airspace in Israel remained closed, evacuation efforts for German nationals from Jordan were undertaken amid escalating tensions in the region.
After Iran refused to accept the Europeans' offer to negotiate, the consequence of an American strike against the nuclear facilities was foreseeable... This would set back the nuclear program by years, for the benefit of Israel and the entire free world, including Germany.
The attempt to strengthen international order through cooperation, control, and treaties will be pushed back decades.
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