German Chancellor Blames Mullahs' Regime for Ongoing War

German Chancellor Blames Mullahs' Regime for War, Endorses US-Israeli Military Action

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly placed the responsibility for ending the current regional war on the Iranian government, stating that the conflict's conclusion depends entirely on the leadership in Tehran. DW Persian, the Persian-language service of the German state broadcaster which generally reflects Western policy perspectives, reported that during a speech in Berlin, Merz stated, "The sooner the mullahs' regime stops its actions, the sooner this war will end."

Vahid Online, a prominent anti-regime citizen journalism channel, highlighted Merz's forceful rhetoric, presenting his remarks as a demand for swift regime change. According to the channel, Merz declared that Iran is the center of international terrorism and that this center must be shut down, explicitly adding that the Americans and Israelis are accomplishing this in their own way.

The breaking news channel خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری echoed these statements, noting that Merz placed the onus of stopping the violence solely on the Iranian sovereignty and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Merz emphasized that until the regime halts its aggression, Israel and the United States will continue their military defense against the Iranian government.

DW Persian further noted that Merz held discussions with regional leaders over the weekend regarding the ongoing attacks by the Iranian government against Israel and Gulf states. However, the Chancellor indicated it remains unclear when the mullahs' regime will be ready to cease conflicts against its neighbors.

Beyond the military implications, the ongoing war threatens European stability. Vahid Online reported that the German Chancellor warned of potential economic consequences for Germany, Europe's largest economy, prompting Berlin to seek greater independence in its energy policies. Concurrently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a fresh warning to Tehran, urging the regime to refrain from taking provocative steps.