German Chancellor unsure if war with Iran will lead to regime change
Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, in his latest stance on the Iran war, compared this conflict to last year’s attacks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities and said that what is happening now, whether with the declared goal of regime change or without it, has reached a stage that is dangerous for all players.
He said that Germany is basically ready to participate in an international mission to establish stability after the hostilities end.
At a conference hosted by the Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper, Merz also criticized Donald Trump’s performance, saying that the actions of the American President do not currently lead to de-escalation and a peaceful solution, but rather to a significant escalation of tension with uncertain outcomes. He added, ‘I am not sure that what Israel and the USA are doing will really lead to success and regime change.’
He pointed out the difference between the current situation and last summer’s twelve-day war, saying that at that time, the issue was about attacking nuclear facilities, but now the discussion is about attacks that, according to him, apparently aim for regime change. Merz added that what is seen today is the systematic targeting of senior officials of the Islamic Republic, and this shows that the war has entered a new and dangerous phase.
He also said that personally, he is not convinced that this war will ultimately help Israel’s security.
