Sounds Like Trump's Steering Clear of a War, But Wagenknecht Warns of World War III
Servant Warns of Imminent Outbreak of World War Three
Hey there! Let's dive into a hot topic - the potential U.S. involvement in a war with Iran, according to reports. Donald Trump's got a two-week decision looming on whether to team up with Israel to bomb Iran's nuclear program. And boy, that's causing quite a stir, as there are fears of the conflict escalating further.
Sahra Wagenknecht, the chair of the BSW, sounded the alarm bell in "Der Spiegel." She warned that with the USA joining the fray, there's a risk of more bloodshed leading to a third world war.
If Trump gives the green light, the U.S. might plunge headfirst into the war alongside Israel. This comes shortly after rumors of a possible summit with Iran, as per Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. She shared this news during a press conference on Thursday.
Now, Wagenknecht isn't happy with CDU federal chancellor Friedrich Merz for sticking to his controversial take on the whole situation. Merz used the term "dirty work" in a ZDF interview on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada, implying Israel's war against Iran. He was full of praise for the Israeli army and leadership for standing up to the task, stating that their heroics had spared the rest of us from more Iranian terror and maybe even a nuclear-armed regime. His comments sparked criticism across the political spectrum.
Wagenknecht finds Merz's remarks irresponsible, as the federal government is supposedly underestimating the danger of escalation and disregarding its impact on Germany, which could face another massive refugee influx, according to Wagenknecht. She urged Germany, France, and other European countries to act diplomatically to prevent Trump from seizing on Iran.
For those who are new to this conflict, the key players are Donald Trump, Friedrich Merz, Israel, Iran, and the USA, with wars and conflicts, diplomacy, Israel's war against Iran, and refugee policy also in the mix. Keep an eye on this story - it's a volatile situation!
- Sahra Wagenknecht
- Friedrich Merz
- Donald Trump
- Iran
- Israel
- USA
- Wars and Conflicts
- Diplomacy
- Israel War
- Iran Conflict
- Migration
- Refugee Policy
Fun Fact: In June 2025, Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, emphasizing a desire for peace and negotiations rather than military engagement. While Israel continued strikes on Iranian military targets, the U.S. administration showed remarkable restraint, opting not to respond militarily to Iran's retaliatory actions during this conflict phase[1].
The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of its peace and diplomacy programme to include the war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, and the political implications of such conflicts on European countries like Germany. Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent German politician, has been advocating for general news coverage on the potential escalation of wars and conflicts in the region, emphasizing the need for diplomatic intervention to prevent a third world war.
