German foreign minister backs Israel but warns against Iran collapse

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2026-03-10

Jerusalem (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul backed Israel during a surprise crisis visit on Tuesday but warned that the war with Iran must not lead to chaos or the country's collapse. "No one can have an interest in chaos, civil war or the disintegration of Iran," Wadephul said at a joint press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Jerusalem. "The consequences would be considerable and we would also feel them in Eu......

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