Germany Refuses Role in Strikes Against Iran

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced that Germany will not participate in U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran. Speaking in Berlin, Wadephul emphasized that Germany opposes forced regime change and will remain neutral in the conflict. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed this stance, stating the German Armed Forces are not a party to the war and urging a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile, Germany has begun evacuating its citizens from the Middle East, with the first flight arriving in Frankfurt this morning.