Germany: assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist further complicates situation in region and everyone must avoid escalation

Germany called on all parties to avoid measures that increase escalation in the Middle East in the context of the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in Tehran.

Reuters quoted a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry on Saturday, warning in a statement written Saturday that the murder of a prominent nuclear scientist further complicates the situation in the region, adding: “We urge all parties to to refrain from any steps that may lead to further escalation. ” .

The German diplomat noted that this incident occurred two months before the end of the administration of US President Donald Trump, and said: “Weeks before the new US government takes office, it is important to preserve the space for negotiations with Iran to allow the resolution of disputes related to its nuclear program through dialogue. ” .

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, considered a key figure in Iran’s nuclear program, was assassinated yesterday in Tehran by unknown assailants, and the authorities of the Islamic Republic held Israel responsible for the operation.

Source: Reuters

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