Germany, France, UK discuss Iran in joint call

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint phone call on Friday to discuss Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s military response, a German government spokesperson said.

The leaders agreed to stay in close contact as tensions escalate.

France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz speak during a Ukraine security meeting at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania.
France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz speak during a Ukraine security meeting at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania.