Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Adam HancockFebruary 5, 2026 at 07:51 PM

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about a potential military escalation with Iran during his trip to the Gulf region on February 5, 2026. His warning comes before scheduled talks between Iranian and U.S. officials in Oman. Merz urged Iran to end its aggression and engage in discussions to de-escalate the situation. Mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have presented a framework for the talks, including Iran limiting uranium enrichment. However, disagreements remain, as Iran wants to confine discussions to its nuclear program, while the U.S. seeks to include Tehran's ballistic missiles. The U.S. is eager for the talks to follow an agreed-upon format.

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Qatar 40% Egypt 40% Oman 50% Turkiye 50% Germany 60% United States 70% Friedrich Merz ×280% Iran ×290%

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