Merz warns of the risk of escalation after US-Israeli strikes on Iran. At the same time, he outlines a vision of peace, a stable region and a better future for Iranians.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday called on Iran to immediately stop its attacks on the Persian Gulf countries. He also expressed the assumption that the theocratic regime would fall after a military campaign by the United States and Israel. According to him, it is therefore necessary that Washington, together with its European partners, start preparing for future scenarios in the country and the region. TASR writes about it according to the AFP and Reuters agencies.
According to Merz, Iranians deserve a better future and many will be relieved to see the end of the regime. However, he pointed out that the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes on Tehran has set Iran on a path to an uncertain future.
Escalation risks
“The risks are there. We don’t know how much the region will be dragged into escalation as a result of Iran’s tough counterstrikes,” the German chancellor told a news conference. “Ultimately, we don’t know if this plan will be successful,” he said of the US-Israeli strikes, which did not involve Germany.
Merz outlined four goals that now need to be achieved. According to him, it is necessary to ensure peace and stability in the region, to force Iran to end its nuclear and ballistic missile development programs, to contribute to Iran’s stable future and to help Iranians decide their own destiny.
Tolerance of anti-Semitic attacks
He also emphasized that Berlin will not tolerate any anti-Semitic or anti-American attacks on its territory.
