Germany urges Iran to respond to talks, backs diplomacy effort

Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hopes efforts to hold talks with Iran will be given a chance to succeed.

“It is commendable that the US President has postponed his ultimatum to the Iranian regime for a few days and is now seeking negotiations,” Johann Wadephul said, referring to President Donald Trump.

“Iran’s regime would be well-advised to respond to this now. So, if there is a window of opportunity for diplomacy, we should definitely give talks a chance,” he said.