Berlin: Germany's foreign minister has called on the US and Iran to halt military attacks and return to diplomacy, warning that the prolonged conflict is harming people everywhere and undermining the global economy.

According to Anadolu Agency, Johann Wadephul, Germany's foreign minister, expressed his concerns during an interview with public broadcaster ARD, stating, "I really don't know what else the US could possibly bomb in Iran at this point. Much of the targets have already been destroyed." He also questioned Iran's continued blockade, referring to recent hostilities in the Gulf of Hormuz, which the US cited in its renewed attacks.

Wadephul urged both nations to "come to their senses" and resume diplomacy, suggesting that direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran would be the most effective route. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing direct talks over the current indirect negotiations through mediators, stating, "The global economy and the people are suffering enough."

He further elaborated on the need for negotiations, saying, "Or, to put it more accurately, they should actually begin negotiating. Now, the goal should be speaking directly to one another. That needs to be prioritized now."