Actions Defended Against Iran's Designated Terrorist Group - Countering Iran's Alleged Terrorist Government without Cost
Chief of Staff of the Chancellery, Thorsten Frei, has defendingly voiced his support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's words regarding Israel's strikes on Iran. Frei explains that the Chancellor's words were to emphasize that it's in Germany's interest to prevent a terrorist regime such as Iran's Mullah regime from possessing nuclear arms.
It's not just about nuclear weapons, Frei pointed out. The worrying thing about Iran's rocket technology is that medium-range rockets can potentially reach distant targets, even in Europe. Thus, it's crucial for us to acknowledge that these matters concern us all.
CDU leader, Merz, had previously expressed his appreciation for Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership personnel during the G7 summit in Canada. However, his choice of words led to criticism, including accusations of supporting unjustifiable attacks.
Frei clarified that the federal government had not yet assessed whether these attacks were legally justified. He stated that Germany is responsible for ensuring Israel's safety, and the federal government's stance towards Israel remains unchanged.
It's worth noting that Germany has approved the delivery of weapons and military equipment to Israel for years, despite the region being a crisis area. The new government, during its first five weeks in office, allowed exports worth around four million euros to Israel. This may seem insignificant compared to the 28 million euros worth of exports approved during the first quarter of 2025. However, Frei argues that it's inappropriate to compare short periods and suggests a need for examining longer periods to identify potential strategies.
Key Points:
- Thorsten Frei defends Chancellor Friedrich Merz's stance on Israel's strikes on Iran.
- The primary concern lies in Iran's access to nuclear weapons and long-range rocket technology.
- The federal government is committed to ensuring Israel's ability to defend itself.
- The federal government has historically exported weapons to Israel.
- Criticism of the federal government's stance and choice of words persists.
- A legal assessment of the strikes has not yet been made.
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- Friedrich Merz
- Israel
- Middle East
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- CDU
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- German Press Agency
- Europe
- G8 summit
- Canada
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- Thorsten Frei, while discussing the German government's policy on war-and-conflicts and general-news, emphasized the relevance of the community policy and employment policy in the context of Germany's stance towards Israel's actions against Iran, stating that it's crucial for all countries to ensure the safety of their allies.
- In the light of the ongoing political discourse about Israel's actions against Iran, Thorsten Frei, in the domain of politics and general-news, pointed out the importance of a comprehensive employment policy that addresses the security concerns of allies, such as Israel, especially in a crisis area like the Middle East.
