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Iran protests German Chancellor's regional statements via ambassadorial summons

Sep 17, 2026 10:40 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,iran,germany,regional-tensions,ambassadorial-protest

Summary

Iran summoned the German ambassador to protest Chancellor Friedrich Merz's statements regarding regional developments, labeling them as unfounded interference in domestic affairs. This diplomatic friction highlights the tension between Tehran and European powers over their respective stances on the ongoing regional conflict and Iran's internal political dynamics.

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During the meeting, the Iranian Foreign Ministry official rejected what he called unfounded statements by German chancellor Friedrich Merz concerning Tehran and strongly protested Berlin’s "unfounded and destructive approach" to regional developments

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Iran NEUTRAL

Summoned the German ambassador and rejected Chancellor Merz's statements as unfounded interference in domestic affairs.

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