German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed Europe’s readiness to support renewed diplomatic efforts with Iran, despite the recent Israeli attacks which, he says, have significantly weakened the Iranian regime.
Speaking in an interview with broadcaster Welt at the G7 summit in Canada on Tuesday, Merz noted that the leadership in Tehran has suffered a serious blow and may not regain its former strength. “This regime is very weakened and will probably not return to its former strength, making the future of the country uncertain. We will have to wait and see,” he said.
Despite the uncertainty, Merz emphasised that Germany, alongside France and the United Kingdom, remains committed to offering diplomatic assistance if conditions shift and dialogue becomes possible again.
“If a new situation were to arise, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom would again be prepared to provide diplomatic assistance, as they were until last Thursday,” Merz said, referencing the timeline of the recent Israeli strikes.
His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over Iran’s internal stability. While the future of negotiations remains unclear, Merz’s comments signal Europe’s continued openness to peaceful engagement—even with a weakened adversary.
Melissa Enoch
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