"Dirty Work" Remarks: Iran Calls Out German Ambassador After Merz's Controversial Comment
Iran Recalls Ambassador after Remark on "Underhand Actions" by Merz
Take a seat and buckle up, folks! The Iranian regime has some serious beef with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and it's all over a comment he made about Israel doing the "dirty work" in Iran. The Iranians aren't happy, and they've summoned the German ambassador to the Foreign Ministry to sort this mess out.
The controversy erupted after Merz praised Israel's military action against Iran during the G7 summit in Canada, stating, "That's the dirty work that Israel is doing for us all." This statement sparked outrage in parts of the Iranian government and opposition, leading to the Iranian government responding visibly upset.
Following Merz's comments, the Iranian state television reported that he had been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in response to "shameful remarks" supporting Israel's aggression against Iran. The German ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, received the call to account for Merz's statement, which was seen as a violation of international law and an endorsement of Israel's unlawful attacks on Iran.
But this isn't just Iran's beef with Merz. The United States’ President Donald Trump also faced repercussions for his "irresponsible and threatening remarks" towards Iran. Iran summoned the Swiss ambassador to the Foreign Ministry to discuss Trump's remarks, since the Swiss embassy represents US interests in Iran.
Support for Merz came from Israel's ambassador, Ron Prosor, who defended the Chancellor's choice of words as a straightforward description of the Middle East's realities. Prosor pointed out that the Iranian nuclear program is a threat to Israel and the world, as the missiles in Iran can reach European targets.
The European reaction is generating worldwide interest, as it's a litmus test for whether the Europeans are ready to stand up for their values and interests independently. Germany's Chancellor's chief of staff, Thorsten Frei, also defended Merz, emphasizing that it cannot be in Germany's interest for a terrorist regime like the Iranian mullah regime to acquire nuclear weapons. Frei also highlighted the threat posed by Iran's missile technology that can reach European targets.
Sources: ntv.de, gho/dpa.
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The escalating tension between Iran and Germany was fueled by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's support for Israel's actions against Iran's nuclear programme, leading to the summoning of the German ambassador to Iran by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. This incident, accompanied by Trump's previous reprimands towards Iran, raises questions about peace and security in the Middle East and contributes to the general news and politics regarding war-and-conflicts.
