German Chancellor Merz comments on Iran conflict and its risks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has commented on the conflict involving Iran, stating that military strikes against the country are "not without risk." He emphasized that now is not the time for lectures or assigning blame, but for a pragmatic assessment of the situation.

Merz called for a plan for the 'day after' the conflict, acknowledging that Germany must operate in a harder, more complex geopolitical reality. His remarks focus on the potential dangers and the need for strategic planning rather than immediate moral judgments.