March 2, 2026
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday rejected Israeli media reports suggesting Berlin plans to enter a war with Iran. Speaking to public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk, Wadephul said the German government “has no intention of participating” and added that Germany “does not have the necessary military resources.” He stressed that while Bundeswehr personnel stationed in Jordan and Iraq would defend themselves if attacked, there is no plan to join hostilities.
The Times of Israel had reported that “German political and military sources” told Israel’s Army Radio Berlin was “seriously considering joining the US-Israel war with Iran” should Tehran continue attacks on neighbouring countries. Wadephul’s remarks directly contradicted those claims.