Iran must engage in serious negotiations, stop destabilising region: Germany

Published October 13, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026 04:24pm

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Reuters reports citing the German government.

Berlin adds that Iran must engage in serious negotiations and stop destabilising the region.

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