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Merz Expresses Doubts Over US-Israeli Approach in Iran
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed skepticism regarding the current military actions carried out by the United States and Israel in Iran, questioning their overall effectiveness.
Speaking on Friday during an event hosted by a major German publication in Frankfurt, Merz made it clear that he is unconvinced by the direction of the ongoing campaign. “I'm just not convinced that what Israel and the US are doing right now will actually succeed,” he said.
He went on to highlight concerns about the absence of a clear and effective plan behind the operations. “I have serious doubts about whether there is a strategy and whether that strategy is being implemented successfully. In that regard, it could take longer, and things probably won't improve,” he added.
According to Merz, both Washington and Tel Aviv are becoming increasingly drawn into the conflict, warning that Americans and Israelis “are becoming more deeply entangled in this conflict every day.”
He also cautioned that attempts to bring about regime change in Iran are unlikely to succeed, should that be among the objectives.
Addressing the broader international dimension, the chancellor stated that US President Donald Trump appears to recognize that the conflict does not fall under NATO’s scope. “I believe that at least the US government — and probably the president as well — has now accepted that we cannot support this,” he said.
Merz noted, however, that Germany has indicated a willingness to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz alongside international partners in the event of a ceasefire. “But we have, of course, offered to organize, for example, military protection of the Strait of Hormuz together with others in the event of a ceasefire,” he explained.
He emphasized that such involvement would require multiple layers of approval, including an international mandate, authorization from the German Bundestag, and a formal cabinet decision. “This requires an international mandate. It requires approval from the German Bundestag (parliament) and a prior cabinet decision. We are far from that, and as long as the war continues, it is not an option for us either,” he added.
Speaking on Friday during an event hosted by a major German publication in Frankfurt, Merz made it clear that he is unconvinced by the direction of the ongoing campaign. “I'm just not convinced that what Israel and the US are doing right now will actually succeed,” he said.
He went on to highlight concerns about the absence of a clear and effective plan behind the operations. “I have serious doubts about whether there is a strategy and whether that strategy is being implemented successfully. In that regard, it could take longer, and things probably won't improve,” he added.
According to Merz, both Washington and Tel Aviv are becoming increasingly drawn into the conflict, warning that Americans and Israelis “are becoming more deeply entangled in this conflict every day.”
He also cautioned that attempts to bring about regime change in Iran are unlikely to succeed, should that be among the objectives.
Addressing the broader international dimension, the chancellor stated that US President Donald Trump appears to recognize that the conflict does not fall under NATO’s scope. “I believe that at least the US government — and probably the president as well — has now accepted that we cannot support this,” he said.
Merz noted, however, that Germany has indicated a willingness to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz alongside international partners in the event of a ceasefire. “But we have, of course, offered to organize, for example, military protection of the Strait of Hormuz together with others in the event of a ceasefire,” he explained.
He emphasized that such involvement would require multiple layers of approval, including an international mandate, authorization from the German Bundestag, and a formal cabinet decision. “This requires an international mandate. It requires approval from the German Bundestag (parliament) and a prior cabinet decision. We are far from that, and as long as the war continues, it is not an option for us either,” he added.
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