Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU opposition party, said Iran must fully, permanently, and verifiably halt its nuclear program. He stated that Israel's security and that of the entire region must be guaranteed, otherwise there will be no peace. His remarks were quoted by Israeli journalist Mordechai K. via the 301 the source.
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) — currently Germany's largest opposition party — issued a statement calling on Iran to fully and verifiably dismantle its nuclear program. Merz stressed that any outcome must guarantee Israel's security and regional stability, warning that failure would preclude peace in the region. The remarks were published on Monday via the source 301, quoting Israeli journalist Mordechai K. As previously reported by The Zioneer, Turkish President Erdogan has also called for regional peace, while Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar has urged the UN Security Council to act on Iran following an IAEA vote. Merz's statement aligns with Western pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
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