No Sign of US Intervention in Israel-Iran Clash, Says German Foreign Minister Wadephul
U.S. Steps Back from Involvement in Conflict between Israel and Iran
In an interview with the TV station Welt, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cast doubt on the prospect of the United States actively engaging in the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran. The minister's comments contrasted with speculation about US President Donald Trump's early exit from the G7 summit in Canada.
Wadephul echoed the US government's stance that it intends to refrain from military intervention in the Middle East conflict. However, if US facilities were under attack, the US would retaliate, the German Foreign Minister cautioned.
"The Iranians need to tread lightly," Wadephul said, intimating that the warning had been relayed to them. The minister underscored the need to avoid escalating the conflict and stressed the importance of reaching a negotiated solution to ease tensions across the entire region, which stands on the brink of being drawn further into the fray.
According to ntv.de and AFP, United States forces have recently been deployed to the Middle East, reportedly for defensive purposes, as the Israel-Iran standoff unfolds. Some US lawmakers, such as Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, have taken steps to legislation requiring congressional approval for any expanded military involvement in the region.
Additionally, Houthi officials have publicly conveyed support for Iran, prompting concern over escalating regional tensions. The conflict has already sent oil prices soaring, and there remains potential for further economic repercussions should critical infrastructure be targeted or the Strait of Hormuz be blocked. For the latest comments from Wadephul on the Israeli-Iranian confrontation, it would be prudent to consult official German government sources or recent news statements.
The Commission, amidst general news and politics, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the potential for escalating tensions in war-and-conflicts areas such as the Middle East. This proposal could be crucial as the region stands on the brink of further involvement in the Israel-Iran clash.
