Germany's Merz: We will not participate in Iran war

BERLIN, March 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Germany would not participate in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

"We lack the mandate from the United Nations, the European Union or NATO required under the Basic Law. It was therefore clear from the outset that this war is not a matter for NATO," Merz said at a news conference in Berlin.

"The United States of America and Israel did not consult us prior to this war either. As for Iran, there has never been a joint decision on the 'whether' of the matter. That is why the question of how Germany might become militarily involved here does not arise," he added.