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Germany, France and UK tell Iran to stop attacks in region
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
Germany, France and the UK strongly condemned Iran’s retaliatory regional strikes following US–Israel attacks, urged a halt to indiscriminate military actions, and called for renewed negotiations to secure civilian protection and regional stability.
Germany, France and UK Demand Iran Stop Attacks and Resume Regional Negotiations
Joint Condemnation and Call for Negotiations
Condemnation of Iranian Attacks
BERLIN, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Germany, France and Britain condemned Iranian attacks on countries in the region on Saturday, saying Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes and resume negotiations.
Leaders' Joint Statement
"We condemn Iranian attacks on countries in the region in the strongest terms," French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a joint statement.
Call for Negotiated Solution
"We call for a resumption of negotiations and urge the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution. Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future," they said.
Concerns Over Iran's Activities
The leaders said they had consistently urged Iran to end its nuclear programme, curb its ballistic missile program, refrain from its destabilizing activity in the region and cease appalling violence and repression against its own people.
International Cooperation and Regional Stability
Adding that their countries did not participate in strikes on Saturday, they said they were in close contact with international partners, including the U.S., Israel, and partners in the region.
"We reiterate our commitment to regional stability and to the protection of civilian life," they added.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Madeline Chambers; Editing by Aidan Lewis)
Key Takeaways
- •E3 leaders distanced themselves from US–Israel strikes on Iran and emphasized non‑participation while coordinating diplomatically. (yahoo.com)
- •They condemned Iran’s missile attacks on Gulf states and Israel as indiscriminate, calling on Tehran to cease such actions. (yahoo.com)
- •They urged resumption of diplomacy and affirmed the right of the Iranian people to determine their own future. (yahoo.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Germany, France and UK tell Iran to stop attacks in region
1What did Germany, France, and the UK say about Iran's attacks?
They condemned Iranian attacks in the region and urged Iran to stop military strikes and resume negotiations.
2Did Germany, France, and the UK participate in the recent strikes?
No, the leaders stated their countries did not participate in the strikes on Saturday.
3What actions do the European leaders want Iran to take?
They called for Iran to end its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, cease regional destabilizing actions, and stop violence against its people.
4Who else are Germany, France, and the UK working with on this issue?
They are in close contact with international partners, including the U.S., Israel, and regional partners.
