US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iranian Ambassador to Germany Majid Nili stated that Europe must accept the reality of a “strong Iran” that cannot be excluded from the region’s political and security equations. In an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Nili criticized Europe’s response to the ongoing military conflict, asserting that even critics have come to realize Iran’s resilient defense capabilities and unyielding regional position.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Europe Must Accept Reality of ‘Strong Iran’
The remarks come amid severe, months-long military tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The broader escalation includes the following milestones:
On February 28, 2026, a military campaign against Iran was initiated, marked by the assassination of top Iranian leadership and devastating strikes on civilian infrastructure, such as an elementary school in Minab.
The Iranian Armed Forces launched retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli military assets throughout a 40-day war period.
While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Germany would not militarily participate in the conflict, Berlin refused to block the United States from utilizing its Ramstein Air Base for logistical or operational support.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Arguments Raised by Ambassador Nili
Ambassador Nili has repeatedly used his diplomatic platform to challenge European policy throughout this crisis:
Nili stressed that Iran’s resilience has attracted growing attention among international political and expert circles, proving that regional security cannot be negotiated without Tehran.
He condemned Western nations for their “selective standards” and “silence,” arguing that ignoring attacks on sovereign infrastructure—like the Agh-Tappeh-Khan international transport bridge—normalizes lawbreaking and threatens global commerce.
Nili reiterated in correspondence with German officials that nuclear weapons are not part of Iran’s defense doctrine, but demanded that European nations call for the nuclear disarmament of Israel to avoid double standards in peace negotiations.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Debate Over Ramstein Air Base and International Law
A major flashpoint between Berlin and Tehran centers on the Ramstein Air Base. Ambassador Nili demanded official clarity from Germany regarding how the US military utilized the base during its campaign against Iran.
Nili stated that if Washington used the airbase to facilitate military strikes, Germany could violate UN Resolution 3314. The resolution dictates that a state cannot allow its territory to be used by another country to perpetrate an act of aggression against a third nation.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius defended the base’s operations, stating that there was “no reason at present to doubt the legality of the use of Ramstein” and that it remains strictly governed by long-standing bilateral treaties.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Rejecting Western Commanding Musts
The relationship deteriorated significantly after Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Merz posted a public directive stating that Iran “must now return to the negotiating table,” “the Strait of Hormuz must be opened,” and “Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons”.
Nili responded aggressively on social media, asserting that “the era of commanding and unilateral ‘musts’ is over”. He noted that the failed military campaigns of American and Israeli forces proved that heavy-handed coercion no longer yields results against a highly resilient Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Allegations of Double Standards on Civilian Warfare
Nili has continually weaponized Germany’s own anti-war rhetoric, accusing Western Europe of profound hypocrisy.
Nili frequently lambasted European officials for failing to condemn the initial US missile strike that hit an elementary school in Minab, which resulted in the tragic deaths of scores of children.
Nili addressed letters to various German political figures, clarifying that nuclear weapons do not form any part of Iran’s national defense doctrine. He argued that if Germany was genuinely committed to nuclear non-proliferation, it would demand the nuclear disarmament of Israel rather than selectively targeting Iran.
