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Berlin Rejects Trump's Warning on Iran, Says 'This is Not Our War'

Published March 16, 2026, 12:13
Berlin Rejects Trump's Warning on Iran, Says 'This is Not Our War'

Germany has rejected Donald Trump's warning that NATO will face a “very bad future” if allies do not help the US open the Strait of Hormuz. German Foreign Minister Boris Pistorius responded that “this is not our war,” questioning the need for European involvement in the region. Pistorius emphasized that Germany will not participate with its armed forces in an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the war in Iran does not concern NATO. This statement represents a clear divergence from Trump's call for greater involvement from US allies in security matters. The spokesperson for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated the same position, emphasizing that the war in Iran is not a NATO war. Germany appears to be maintaining a cautious stance towards the possibility of becoming involved in a new military conflict in the Middle East. Germany's reaction suggests a growing concern in Europe about Donald Trump's unpredictable foreign policy and the potential for destabilization of the region.