German Foreign Minister Rules Out Possibility of Military Solution to Iran Conflict

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-17T19:36:36+00:00

German Foreign Minister Jochen Wadephul pointed out that military means are not a realistic solution to the Iran issue, arguing that controllable regime change does not serve interests. Additionally, he emphasized that sanctions against Russia should not be weakened and expressed optimism about cooperation between German and French leaders.

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2026-03-17 19:36:36

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Investing.com – German Foreign Minister Olaf Wäderfüller said Tuesday that resolving the Iran conflict through military means is not realistic. He made these remarks at an event hosted by ZEIT Media Group in Berlin.

Wäderfüller stated that a controlled regime change in Iran is not feasible, and that the country’s chaos is not in Germany’s, the region’s, or Iran’s interests.

“There will be no military solution. And to achieve a controlled regime change, I think that’s a hypothetical idea and not realistic,” Wäderfüller said at the event. He attended the event alongside the French Foreign Minister.

The German Foreign Minister added that despite the nature of the Iranian regime, the country’s instability will harm the region and its people.

Regarding other matters, Wäderfüller said now is not the time to ease sanctions on Russia. He pointed out that although Germany remains open to dialogue with Russia, Moscow has shown no willingness to compromise.

Wäderfüller expressed optimism that German and French leaders can reach an agreement on the FCAS fighter jet project.

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