Wadephul on Iran conflict: “We still have to prepare for a certain period of time” | EUROtoday

As of: March 11, 2026 • 12:07 a.m

After the journey to Israel and a telephone name together with his US colleague Rubio, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul doesn’t count on a fast finish to the Iran conflict. But Germany might additionally contribute one thing to the efforts, he mentioned within the each day matters.

Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul doesn’t count on the assaults within the Middle East to finish rapidly. He mentioned within the assertion that he got here to this evaluation throughout his go to to Israel and the assembly together with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar each day matters. He additionally spoke on the telephone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday night.

“I have the impression that both of them are still essentially concerned with really destroying the arsenal that Iran has accumulated,” mentioned Wadephul. This at all times applies to the nuclear program, however above all to a ballistic missile program, “which would have threatened not only Israel or the region here, but also Europe.”

He could not predict precisely how the conflict would finish. “But I think we still have to prepare ourselves for a certain period of time for things to continue.”

Talk to companions about circumstances and impacts

Germany might additionally make a distinction in its efforts to finish the conflict. “We can already talk to our partners about the conditions under which this war will be continued, what effects it will have and what points we need to take into account,” mentioned Wadephul.

The results should be stored in thoughts, he emphasised, with a view to potential new refugee crises and power costs. He addressed each factors throughout his go to to Israel.

Wadephul travels on to Saudi Arabia

We additionally want to take a look at the struggling individuals in Iran, mentioned Wadephul. He added: “We must also attach importance to ensuring that Iran remains territorially preserved. That there is no chaos in this country.” It additionally appears to be within the pursuits of the Gulf states that the battle doesn’t increase. And regardless of the combating within the Middle East, the conflict in Ukraine shouldn’t be forgotten, demanded the CDU politician.

Wadephul was the primary European overseas minister to go to Israel because the begin of the conflict. In the night he traveled to Saudi Arabia and met with the dominion’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan within the capital Riyadh.