German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will not take part militarily in the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz said that under Germany’s constitutional framework, there is no authorization from the United Nations, the European Union, or NATO to participate in such a conflict. He emphasized that it was clear from the beginning that this war was not a NATO matter.

Merz added that the United States and Israel did not consult Germany before starting the war, and there was never any joint decision on whether to take military action against Iran. He questioned how Germany could be militarily involved under such circumstances.

Analysts cited in the report noted that Germany’s stance highlights divisions among Europe’s major powers over the war and could prompt new diplomatic discussions about the Middle East conflict.