German Chancellor

US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before EU summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.

Germany lifts curbs on arms exports to Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Germany has decided to lift a suspension of military exports to Israel that could be used to devastating effect in Gaza, citing the ceasefire agreement between Israeli regime and Hamas.

Merz tells Zelenskyy to keep youth in Ukraine to fight Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday that young Ukrainian men should serve their country rather than seek refuge in Germany.

Chancellor:

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that his country will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

Macron, Merz to discuss NATO, US-EU trade in Berlin talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday, focusing on NATO security, the US-EU trade dispute, and other pressing issues.

Iran FM spox:

Germany an accomplice by approving of Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – In response to the German Chancellor's support for the Israeli aggression against Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Berlin has to be held accountable for being an accomplice.

German Chancellor Merz criticized for anti-Iran positions

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman lashed out at Germany for its stance on Israeli war of aggression against Iran, saying comments made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz are a reminiscent of justifications for Hitler’s crimes.

Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote

Friedrich Merz will be German chancellor after winning a vote in the Bundestag Tuesday afternoon, following an embarrassing initial failure that plunged Berlin into political turmoil.

Friedrich Merz to be elected Germany's new Chancellor

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Bundestag will vote on the candidacy for the new Chancellor of Germany, with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz expected to assume the position.

German chancellor, gov't dismissed by president

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet were officially dismissed by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday afternoon.

Merz will invite Israel PM to Germany despite arrest warrant

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The office of Israel’s prime minister says Friedrich Merz will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Germany despite an arrest warrant for Netanyahu from the UN’s top war-crimes court.

Macron, Scholz call for stronger Europe amid Trump's return

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of France and Germany called for a united and resilient Europe during their meeting in Paris. Marking the Elysée Treaty anniversary, they pledged to strengthen European independence amid global challenges.

German president approves date for snap parl. election

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has approved February 23, 2025 as the date for snap parliamentary election in case Bundestag lawmakers vote no-confidence to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government.

Aliyev:

Baku, Yerevan close to final agreement on peace treaty

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Azerbaijan and Armenia are close to reaching the final agreement, the Azerbaijani president says.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran seeks stepped-up ties with all European countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The new Iranian President has said that Tehran wants to expand relations with all European countries based on friendship, mutual trust and respect.

Scholz:

EU to use proceeds from Russian assets to buy arms for Kyiv

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – EU countries intend to use proceeds from Russian assets frozen in Europe to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

German Chancellor:

"Ukraine currently does not meet requirements to join NATO"

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that Ukraine currently does not meet the requirements to join the NATO alliance.

Pashinyan, Aliyev reportedly to hold meeting in Brussels

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia will resume peace talks in Brussels this weekend, according to officials.

Tehran reacts to German chancellor remarks on nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson criticized the recent remarks of the German Chancellor about Iran's peaceful nuclear program, calling them hypocritical and invalid claims and accusations against Iran.

Germany's Scholz welcomes Saudi-Iran agreement

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish ties.

German chancellor issues warning to China

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said China will face unspecified sanctions if it meddles in the Ukrainian conflict and offers military assistance to Russia.

German police arrest 25 suspects in plot to overthrow state

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Twenty-five people have been arrested in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.

FM summons German envoy over meddling in Iran's affairs

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the German Ambassador to Tehran Hans-Udo Muzel on Monday evening following the interventionist and irresponsible remarks of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tehran reacts to French, German leaders anti-Iranian moves

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani reacted to the recent anti-Iranian moves and remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Germany calls for new package of sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Repeating his support for recent riots in Iran, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that he favours a new round of European Union sanctions on Iran next week.

Germany's Scholz, Saudi Arabia's MBS meet in Jeddah

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital of Jeddah on Saturday.