German Defense Chief Says U.S.-Israel Iran War Has 'No Strategy'
Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, Australia, alongside his Australian counterpart Richard Marles, Pistorius did not mince words over what he described as a war launched without allied consultation or a coherent endgame.
"What really concerns me the most about that war is there was no consultation, there is no strategy, there is no clear objective and the worst thing from my perspective is that there is no exit strategy," he said.
The minister went further, distancing Berlin from the conflict entirely and drawing a firm line against being drawn in.
"This war is a disaster for the world's economies. The consequences are already clear after just over two weeks. We were not consulted beforehand. It is not our war. And that is why we do not want to be dragged into this war—to make that crystal clear," he added.
Pistorius called for a diplomatic resolution "as soon as possible," cautioning that prolonged instability across the Middle East would send shockwaves through the broader international order. He did, however, leave the door open for a potential German peacekeeping role — contingent on a ceasefire being reached.
"And that is why we are prepared to secure any peace. If we reach a ceasefire, we will discuss any mission to secure peace, particularly to ensure free maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
Berlin's call for de-escalation grew louder on Wednesday, when German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul signaled that the moment had arrived for intensified diplomatic engagement. Speaking at a joint briefing in Berlin with his Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ali Nafti, Wadephul pointed to back-channel dialogue already underway.
"I think we're at a stage where we'll certainly be discussing more concrete negotiations. We'll have to wait and see what comes of the (Iran-US) talks in Pakistan – talks in which we are not participating, but which are evidently taking place and which are certainly welcome," he said.
The remarks come as hostilities continue to intensify following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began Feb. 28, with Tehran mounting repeated retaliatory drone and missile attacks against Israel and Gulf states hosting American military forces.
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