Germany not taking part in Iran war but feeling its effects, says minister
Although Germany is not involved in the war on Iran, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Wednesday.
Speaking on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings in Washington, Klingbeil said that his government already knew that the war was "harming us in Germany in terms of economic growth".
Klingbeil criticised the war on Iran and advocated diplomacy with Tehran to stop the nuclear race instead of military action, according to Reuters.
“I'm not convinced that having a conflict all over the region is the right way,” Klingbeil said, adding he hopes diplomatic channels will lead to a lasting and viable peace solution in the Middle East.