From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Germany speaks out against Iran missile program
German foreign minister Heiko Maas is speaking out against Iran’s ballistic missile program after meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
“We agree, that the ballistics programme in #Iran cannot be continued. The role of Iran in the region is a problematic one,” he writes on Twitter.
"We agree, that the ballistics programme in #Iran cannot be continued. The role of Iran in the region is a problematic one. Even though our approach is different we share the same goal with the US of more security for the region." @StateDept @GermanyinUSA
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) October 3, 2018
The statement comes as German leader Angela Merkel arrives in Israel for a one-day visit.
On Tuesday, France’s defense minister also spoke out against Iran’s missile program during a joint press conference with US defense chief Jim Mattis.
The Times of Israel Community.