US EditionGermany's Merz Sees No Reason to Criticize Israeli, US Attacks on Iran
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong support for Israel and the US regarding their airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities.
- Merz acknowledged that the situation is fraught with risk, but stated that leaving it unchanged was not an option.
- Opposition politicians sharply criticized Merz, arguing that Israel's claim of 'preventive self-defense' lacks validity and that its attacks violate international law, a stance that has been consistently condemned by German governments.
- Merz stated, 'There is no reason for us, and no reason for me personally, to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor any reason to criticize what the US did last weekend.
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Israel's attacks on Iran are not his choice of words, says the Vice-Chancellor. However, he supports the action against Iran's nuclear program.
Friedrich Merz said that he sees no reason to criticize the US bombing on Iranian nuclear sites, and he also expressed solidarity with Israel.
Shortly before the NATO summit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) finds clear words about the situation in the Middle East and stands behind the US attacks on Iran.
The chancellor does not want to repeat the word "work on the ground". In terms of content, he has nothing to take back when assessing the attacks on Iran but also after the intervention of the Americans.
German Chancellor Merz says 'no reason for us' to criticize Israel or US for airstrikes on Iran
Conservative leader voices support for airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites and military facilities, despite criticisms that they breach international law - Anadolu Ajansı
Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran
"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.
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