German Chancellor urges diplomatic solution to Iran conflict

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran, saying it cannot be solved militarily.

• Merz, concluding a visit to South Korea on Friday, appealed to all parties to the conflict, saying it cannot be solved militarily.
• Merz said Berlin is coordinating and strengthening diplomatic efforts through multiple channels to end the conflict as soon as possible.
• Merz warned that rising energy prices have already cost Europe more than 100 billion euros.
• British Prime Minister Andy Burnam said Thursday that Iran must not possess any nuclear capabilities.