“The German Federal President remains silent on the war against #Iran” While Chancellor #Merz is pleased about the “removal of the terrible regime in Tehran,” Federal President Steinmeier does not share this enthusiasm. The tabloid Bild is dissat...
...isfied and reminds the president of all the “sins” in relations with Iran. Steinmeier (as Foreign Minister) congratulated the mullahs on the anniversaries of their takeover until 2020 and made friendship visits to Tehran. In 2022, he did speak out against the “inhumane actions of the Iranian regime,” but did not increase the pressure. Bild's conclusion: Steinmeier “has suffered a defeat in the fight against the dangerous mullahs of the 21st century.” A policy of détente does not lead to pe...
...isfied and reminds the president of all the “sins” in relations with Iran. Steinmeier (as Foreign Minister) congratulated the mullahs on the anniversaries of their takeover until 2020 and made friendship visits to Tehran. In 2022, he did speak out against the “inhumane actions of the Iranian regime,” but did not increase the pressure. Bild's conclusion: Steinmeier “has suffered a defeat in the fight against the dangerous mullahs of the 21st century.” A policy of détente does not lead to pe...