German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Says Germany Will Not Participate in Any Military Action Against Iran
In an interview granted on Monday to the German public‑service radio Deutschlandfunk, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made it clear that Germany has no intention of taking part in any military operation against Iran.
“The German government does not intend to participate,” he said.
He added that, unlike the United Kingdom – which has allowed the United States to use British bases in the region to strike Iranian missiles and launch platforms – Germany does not have such facilities.
Wadephul continued:
“We also lack the appropriate military means… and the Federal Republic of Germany has absolutely no intention to take part in any way.”
He did, however, note that German soldiers deployed abroad would be prepared to defend themselves if attacked, but stressed that “no further action beyond that will be undertaken by Germany.”
Current deployments: German army units are presently stationed in Jordan and Iraq.
When questioned about the international legality of recent Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, the minister acknowledged that “there are obvious doubts” surrounding the issue. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of the political and security dimensions, stating that this falls under the responsibility of the German government.
Wadephul also warned that Iran remains a major threat, not only to Israel and the broader Middle East, but also to Germany and Europe as a whole.
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Source: La Presse (March 2 2026)
Keywords: Germany, Johann Wadephul, Iran, military action, foreign policy, Middle East conflict, German troops, international law, security threat.
