Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran overnight. On Wednesday, the Chancellor stated that the immediate goal must now be to negotiate a permanent end to the war within the coming days. He emphasized that such an outcome can only be achieved through diplomatic means. According to Merz, these negotiations aim to protect the Iranian civilian population and ensure regional security, and they hold the potential to prevent a severe global energy crisis. The German government plans to support these diplomatic efforts and is in close consultation with the United States and other partners. Furthermore, the Chancellor added that Germany will contribute in an appropriate manner to guaranteeing the free passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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