German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out his country’s participation in the US-Israel war against Iran, according to Reuters news agency.
“We lack the mandate from the United Nations, the European Union or Nato required under the Basic Law. It was therefore clear from the outset that this war is not a matter for Nato,” Merz said.
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