"Tension Escalates, Heading to Iran" German Defense Minister Criticizes in Strong Tone

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, German Minister of Defense [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The German government publicly condemned Iran's attack on the US military base in Iraq.

On the 8th (local time), Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Germany's Minister of Defense, said in an interview with the public broadcaster ARD, "On behalf of the federal government, I strongly condemn this attack in the strongest terms."

Kramp-Karrenbauer, who is also the leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Union, emphasized, "It is up to the Iranians not to further escalate tensions," adding, "This appeal is especially directed at Tehran."

She stated, "All efforts must be made to ease tensions in this phase," noting that she is in contact with the US Department of Defense and is activating all channels. She also explained that she is pushing for a meeting with 13 countries to discuss military conflicts in the Middle East region.

Meanwhile, Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer said that the German troops stationed in the same area as the US military base that was hit by Iran's missile attack did not suffer any damage.

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