Iran war: Germany firmly against military role in conflict

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said NATO is a defensive alliance, not one for military intervention. US President Trump has been pressuring allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Follow DW for more.

  • Germany, France, UK, Canada and Italy call on Israel to 'de-escalate' in Lebanon
  • The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said 'this is not Europe's war'
  • Germany's Merz has said 'we will not do it' in reference to military support for the war against Iran
  • The US has said it is allowing Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz ​​​​​​​

Here is a roundup of the main developments from the US-Israeli war with Iran on Monday, March 16: