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German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes US Strategy in Iran

Published March 18, 2026, 17:03
German Chancellor Scholz Criticizes US Strategy in Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticized the US for its military operations in Iran, emphasizing that Germany was not informed in advance and that he would have advised a different course of action. Scholz expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the military operation and stressed the need for a clear strategy to achieve its goals. He ruled out German participation in any potential operations in the Strait of Hormuz unless the war ends. The Chancellor highlighted the importance of European unity and the need to clearly express their position, warning of the negative consequences of a destabilized region for Europe, particularly in the areas of security, energy, and migration. He emphasized that Europe is a strong power and that the US needs it, just as Europe needs the US.