War in the Middle East: Mützenich rules out expanding European Union’s Aspides mission

SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich criticizes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stance on the war against Iran, which he says violates international law. He also rejects any expansion of the EU’s Aspides mission in the Red Sea.

05. March 2026
Rolf Mützenich describes the Iran war as a violation of international law. (picture alliance / dpa | Horst Galuschka)

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Last updated: 05. March 2026