Germany and France call for de-escalation in Middle East

German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephol and French Jean-Noel Barrow called today for de-escalation in the Middle East and warned against plunging the entire world into a very serious crisis.

Fadivol said in a press conference with Barrow in Berlin that the war that broke out following the American-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 "has the potential to escalate, potentially plunging not only the region but the entire world into a very serious crisis."

He pointed to the supply of fertilizers from this region as an example, emphasizing that it is so essential that in the event of a prolonged disruption, it would threaten a food crisis in large parts of Africa and could cause a refugee influx from the continent.

For his part, Barrow pointed out that the global economy is facing a threat due to the military escalation in the region.

The Israeli government and its ally, the United States, continue to assassinate Iranian leaders as the war in the Middle East enters its nineteenth day, leading to disruptions in oil trade in particular.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned today that the global repercussions are still in their early stages and will affect everyone.

Despite considering that regime change in Iran is possible and desirable, Fadivol pointed out that previous military interventions in Iraq and Libya did not lead to a structured regime change or the emergence of a liberal, democratic framework and the rule of law.

While Fadivol pointed out the need for dialog with the Iranian opposition, he said he prefers a change toward a humane system that comes from within the country rather than being imposed militarily from abroad.

For his part, Barrow affirmed that the current Iranian authorities "must make significant concessions and introduce a radical change in their stance, leading to a political solution that allows for peaceful coexistence between Iran and its neighbors, and enables its people to build their future freely."