Scholz warns of further escalation after Iranian attack

Chongqing (dpa) – Following the Iranian airstrikes in opposition to Israel, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned in opposition to “any additional escalation”. “We should not proceed down this path,” stated Scholz in Chongqing throughout his journey to China. “We’ll do every part we will to make sure there is no such thing as a additional escalation.” Scholz as soon as once more strongly condemned the Iranian assault: “That is an unjustifiable assault – a critical escalation of the state of affairs.” The assault was on no account acceptable, comprehensible or tolerable, stated the Federal Chancellor. “We will solely warn everybody – particularly Iran – to not go on on this method,” stated Scholz. He once more emphasised Germany’s solidarity with Israel, which he stated had each proper to defend itself after the terrorist assault by Hamas on 7 October.