Germany calls for more talks with Iran during G7 Paris meeting

Germany on Monday called for de-escalation and the continuation of indirect talks between the US and Iran to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict, Anadolu reports.

I have reiterated here that I do not see a military solution to this problem, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told reporters after talks with his G7 counterparts and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris.

We are firmly in favor of continuing these negotiations between the US and Iran—which are taking place indirectly, he said. Every effort made in this direction is a step in the right direction. In this spirit, we remain in constant contact with all our counterparts in the region.

Wadephul urged Iran to demonstrate political will in the negotiations and take concrete steps toward a solution. He warned that Western countries would maintain economic measures and sanctions to keep pressure on Tehran.

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We will not ease these measures in any way as long as we see no substantial willingness on the part of Iran to discuss critical issues, he said. These include freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a credible abandonment of any program aimed at developing nuclear weapons, and responsible conduct in the region that does not threaten the existence of other states.

Germany’s top diplomat also announced that Berlin plans to host the next meeting of foreign ministers from the E4 European countries and regional partners early next month to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions and advance diplomatic solutions.

There will be a follow-up meeting involving the E4—Italy, France, Great Britain, and Germany—together with the four regional partners, namely Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan— likely at the beginning of December in Germany, he said.

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