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Between Distance and Entanglement: How Deep Is Germany Involved in the Iran Conflict?

US and Israel continue strikes on Iran

House destroyed by bombs in Tehran. Source: EPA / ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA/AAP Image

Just a few days ago, Germany and other NATO states rejected any involvement in the war against Iran; now at the end of the week, it all sounds much more conciliatory. The real involvement goes deeper, says Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WOCHE IN AUSTRALIA.


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