Markus Lanz Examines Israel-Iran Strife and Shifting Security Dynamics
Germany’s diplomatic stance in the Israel-Iran conflict shaped discussions on legal norms, global security repercussions, nuclear arms, strategic balances.
Overview
- On June 17, Markus Lanz hosted Norbert Röttgen, Elmar Theveßen, Azadeh Zamirirad, Philipp Peyman Engel and Daniel Gerlach to discuss the G7 summit’s outcomes and the dispute over Israel’s military strikes in Iran.
- Jens Spahn reviewed Germany’s foreign policy approach to the Middle East clash and addressed renewed criticism over his handling of pandemic mask procurement.
- Anna Lehmann questioned the legality of recent Israeli strikes in Iran on grounds of international law.
- Ali Fathollah-Nejad depicted widespread panic within Tehran’s regime since hostilities began and assessed mounting pressure on civil society.
- Christian Mölling examined how Israeli strikes could intensify pressure on Russia and outlined developments in the modernization of global nuclear arsenals.