...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...