Iron Wadephul: Slamming Iran Regime as a Plague on the Iranian People, Still Negotiating Peace with Tehran
Authorities in Iran intensify pursuit of Iranian citizens, labeling it as "Tracking down the Iranian populace"
Take a seat and buckle up, folks! Germans' Foreign Minister Anja Wadephul's taking no prisoners when it comes to Iran's regime. In a fiery interview on Sandra Maischberger's show, she cut loose, labeling the Iranian government as a "plague" for the Iranian people. Yet, Wadephul isn't backing down from negotiating peace with Iran's Foreign Minister, scheduled for this Friday.
So, what gives? The three Western politicians—Wadephul, Priti Patel (UK), and Jean-Yves Le Drian (France)—are planning to hash it out with Iran's Foreign Minister in hopes of ensuring the Iranian nuclear program is reserved strictly for peaceful purposes. But, hey, their wish list doesn't stop there. They're looking for Iran to offer some serious confidence-building measures, too.
When it comes to addressing the Iranian regime, Wadephul's got some choice words. "This regime is a regime of injustice that oppresses its population," she says, adding that over 900 executions have taken place in Iran this year alone. As for the possibility of a regime change in Iran: "This regime is terrible, it's a plague for the Iranian people. But it's up to the Iranian people to decide who governs them."
But, wait, there's more! Israel doesn't seem to be interested in regime change, according to Wadephul. "I believe Israel only wants to disarm Iran. That's what's essential."
Wadephul doesn't imagine the U.S. jumping headfirst into the fray, citing statements from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Yet, she's confident that the Americans are readying a response if Iran decides to attack: "The Americans are preparing to strike back. That's a clear message to Iran: negotiate, don't attack."
There's no denying that Germany stands with Israel in this conflict. Wadephul explains that the Iranian regime intends to erase Israel from the map, which she believes leaves Israel no choice but to defend itself. But, listen up, 'cause a word to the wise: Any weapons capable of threatening "other countries, including us," are straight-up off-limits.
However, the German Minister isn't shy about speaking her mind when it comes to Israel's government actions in the Gaza Strip. Wadephul is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding there, as Israel—in its right to defend itself—has nearly sealed off the strip from any humanitarian relief. The result? An unbearable situation in Gaza, with access to food, medicine, and other essentials severely restricted.
In the end, Wadephul calls for both Israel and Iran to swing by the negotiating table— diplomacy, not military action, is her preferred choice of weapons when it comes to resolving conflicts. And if you ask her, she's one hell of a diplomat, that Anja Wadephul!
[1] Diplomatic efforts and aversion to military action to avoid regional war[2] Support for Israel's right to self-defense, opposition to U.S. military intervention, and advocacy for a return to negotiations aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities[3] Criticism of Israel's government actions in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian crisis in the region
The Commission is also proposing to extend the deadline for the adoption of new rules amidst the ongoing politics of negotiating peace with Iran, as evident in the diplomatic talks between German Foreign Minister Anja Wadephul and Iran's Foreign Minister.
Making a bold statement about the Iranian regime during an interview, Wadephul stated that the current regime is a plague for the Iranian people, echoing her previous remarks made on general-news platforms.
