Berlin, June 24 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed hope that the Israeli and US strikes against Iran would permanently dissuade Tehran from pursuing its goals for nuclear weapons.
"Not only Israel, but also Europe and the world as a whole are threatened by this Iranian nuclear programme," Merz told lawmakers in the Bundestag lower house of parliament, the Times of Israel reported.
Speaking ahead of a NATO summit in The Hague this week, Merz warned that the conflict with Iran must not be allowed to plunge the region into war and said Berlin is making all possible diplomatic efforts to that end.
Germany has been one of the most vocal opponents of the Iranian regime and its nuclear ambitions, openly supporting Tel Aviv's ac...