Berlin, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war 'not a matter for NATO': Germany's Merz

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2026-03-16

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said the war in the Middle East started by US-Israeli strikes on Iran was "not a matter for NATO" and Germany would not be taking part in it. "It has been clear at all times that this war is not a matter for NATO," Merz said, adding that the US and Israel "did not consult us prior to this war". "There was never a joint decision on whether to intervene. That is why the question of how Germany might contribute mi......

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