We call on Tehran to immediately cease these indiscriminate attacks, — Merz.

Other statements from the German Chancellor:

— Together with the USA and Israel, we share the interest in ending the terror of this regime and stopping its dangerous nuclear and ballistic rearmament;

— The Iranian regime is a terrorist regime responsible for decades of oppression of the Iranian people;

— Only during demonstrations on the eve of the New Year did thousands become its victims;

— Now is not the time to read lectures to our partners and allies;

— Despite all doubts, we share many of their goals, even if we are not able to achieve them ourselves;

— Calls from Europe, including Germany, condemning Iranian violations of international law and even extensive sanctions packages have achieved little over many years and decades;

— This also happened because we were not prepared to defend fundamental interests, if necessary, with military force;

— The regime threatens the very existence of the State of Israel and is responsible for terrorist activities.