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Where does Germany stand on the Iran war?

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Matthew Moore in Berlin
March 17, 2026Advertisement
Germany is walking a tightrope over the Iran conflict. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced support for the US-Israel goals in Iran, but he's avoided weighing in on the conflict's legality and is also increasingly questioning the strategy. Coalition partners and public opinion are widely skeptical, amid growing concerns of escalation and economic fallout. Rising oil prices and political uncertainties are exposing Germany's fraught position as a global balancing act.