"Speaking in the Qatari capital Doha on Thursday, German Chancellor Merz called on Iran to "truly enter talks" on ending its nuclear program ahead of a planned meeting with US envoys. "Talks will therefore be intensified in the next hours," Merz said, adding that Germany was "coordinating closely" with the US. "The concern about a military escalation in the region is great," Merz said, while calling on Tehran to end "aggression" and "spare countries like Qatar, Jordan and Israel from further military threats.""
"Tensions are running high after US President Donald Trump last month repeatedly threatened Tehran's leadership with military strikes, partly in response to a brutal crackdown against demonstrators during recent mass protests. On Wednesday, before embarking on his first trip to the Gulf region, Merz said Germany was "ready to increase the pressure on Tehran." On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (r) disparaged Merz on social media."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a three-day visit to the Gulf seeking closer partnerships on business, energy and security. He met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and earlier met the Saudi Crown Prince seeking a "new level" in ties. Speaking in Doha, Merz urged Iran to "truly enter talks" to end its nuclear program ahead of planned meetings with US envoys and said talks would be intensified. He said Germany is coordinating closely with the US and expressed great concern about potential military escalation, calling on Tehran to end aggression and spare neighbours from further threats. Tensions follow recent US threats and a brutal crackdown on demonstrators in Iran, and Iran's foreign minister disparaged Merz on social media.
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