16.03.2026 07:20
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reiterated that his country would not participate in an international military operation in the context of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Iran. The Berlin government emphasized that the solution should be achieved through diplomatic negotiations.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reiterated that his country will not participate in an international military operation in the context of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Iran.
In a statement on the ARD television program "Report from Berlin," Wadephul emphasized that Germany will not be an active part of the conflict in question. Wadephul stated, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No."
Wadephul, noting that the German government's stance on this issue is clear, said that this approach has also been explicitly expressed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
EMPHASIS ON DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION
Foreign Minister Wadephul expressed their desire to be involved in a possible diplomatic negotiation process, stating that lasting security in the Strait of Hormuz can only be achieved through negotiations with Iran and a diplomatic solution.
Wadephul also mentioned that the Aspides military mission initiated by the European Union to ensure navigation security in the Red Sea has not shown the expected impact. He expressed doubts about whether expanding this mission to the Strait of Hormuz would provide additional security.
Reminding that a significant portion of commercial transportation, which is critical for Europe, is conducted through the Red Sea, Wadephul stated that due to the limited impact of the Aspides mission, this traffic could not be fully secured.
The German Minister also added that oil prices could only return to normal levels if the conflict in the region comes to an end.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between Tehran and the Washington administration. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured surpassed 17,000.