The German government said Iran must finally enter serious negotiations and stop undermining regional stability; Iran and Houthi maritime blockades must end immediately. Chancellor Merz spoke by phone with the Saudi crown prince, focusing on Houthi a

2026-10-13

The German government said Iran must finally enter serious negotiations and stop undermining regional stability; Iran and Houthi maritime blockades must end immediately. Chancellor Merz spoke by phone with the Saudi crown prince, focusing on Houthi attacks, including an attack on Riyadh airport, the broader Middle East situation and implications for German energy prices.