[52202] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demands Iran end its military nuclear program

German Chancellor: "Iran must stop holding the world hostage"

In a firm statement made today, May 6, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately halt its military nuclear program and cease regional aggression. According to Iran International, Merz emphasized that "the Iranian regime must not continue to hold the region and the entire world hostage," and demanded an immediate return to the negotiating table without "wasting time."

Merz clarified that Germany expects Iran to refrain from any further attacks against Israel and its allies in the region. This position reflects the firm Western line against Tehran. The Chancellor's remarks were widely covered in various Telegram channels, including خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری, which presented the remarks as a clear international demand.

On the other hand, media outlets identified with a pro-Iranian or distinctly anti-Western line, such as اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, reacted with disdain to the Chancellor's statements. These sources chose to label Chancellor Merz with offensive epithets, attempting to frame his demands as "nonsense" (چرندیات), thereby highlighting the deep gap between Western positions and the propaganda rhetoric of those close to the regime in Iran.