Germany mentioned on Monday it’s deeply involved over the chance of a widening Mideast battle after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
“The federal government is following the situation in the Middle East with great concern. As you know, the Chancellor (Olaf Scholz) has repeatedly asked all sides not to contribute to any further escalation,” deputy authorities spokesman Wofgang Buechner advised journalists in Berlin.
Buechner’s assertion was echoed by Foreign Ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer who warned that “the region must not slide into an limitless less conflict.”
Fischer identified that Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock spoke on the telephone along with her Jordanian counterpart Ayman al-Safadi on Friday earlier than he left for a gathering in Iran’s capital Tehran.
“We are talking intensively with all partners who share our concerns,” he added.
Berlin is utilizing all channels to work in direction of de-escalating the state of affairs, an escalation will be averted and requires restraint on all sides, Fischer added.
Tensions have escalated after Haniyeh’s killing in Tehran, and Israel’s focusing on of Hezbollah navy commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut final week.
The assaults got here within the backdrop of continued trade of fireside between the Lebanese group and Israel, and the Gaza warfare the place Tel Aviv has killed almost 40,000 Palestinians because the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas incursion.
Iran and Hezbollah have vowed to reply.
Source: www.anews.com.tr