"On Sunday, Merz insisted that Germany stood behind the US and Israel. He condemned Iran's attacks on the Gulf states, US military bases, and Israel. But he also said that Germany finds itself in a dilemma regarding the original attacks by Israel and the US. In other words, it is obvious that the attacks are not covered by international law."
"German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk on Monday that Germany would not participate in further attacks: 'If we have no intention of doing so, then we will not do so. We will not participate,' Wadephul clarified when asked, before adding, 'For us, it means nothing more than that our Bundeswehr soldiers would defend themselves if they were attacked.'"
"Merz continued, the German government shares 'the relief of many Iranians that this mullah regime is now coming to an end.' And given decades of unsuccessful attempts to persuade Tehran to back down on its nuclear and missile program, now is not the time to 'lecture our partners and allies.'"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is traveling to Washington to meet with President Trump during escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran. Merz affirmed Germany's support for the US and Israel while condemning Iranian attacks, yet acknowledged that Israeli and US military actions lack clear international law justification. Germany faces a diplomatic dilemma between supporting allies and maintaining legal principles. Merz stated this is not the time to criticize partners given decades of failed nuclear negotiations with Iran. Germany, alongside France and Britain, committed to potential military defensive measures. German Foreign Minister Wadephul clarified that Germany will not participate in further offensive operations, only defensive actions if German soldiers stationed in Jordan and Iraq face direct attack.
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