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BERLIN, March 2 (KUNA) -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul affirmed Monday that Germany will not participate in any military actions against Iran.
In an interview with Deutschlandfunk radio, Wadephul said the government has no intention of taking part, noting Germany has no military bases in the region similar to Britain.
He added that Germany lacks the appropriate military capabilities to join the ongoing US-Israeli occupation strikes against Iran.
Regarding German forces in the Middle East, he said troops would act strictly in self-defense if attacked.
German military units are currently deployed in Jordan and Iraq.
On the legality of the US-Israeli occupation operations, Wadephul expressed doubts about their compliance with international law, stressing the need to assess the political and security implications.
He noted Iran poses a significant threat to as well Europe, citing its ballistic missile program as a risk to European interests. (end)
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