German foreign minister: NATO, US seeking common position on Iran

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An Israeli artillery unit fires towards Lebanon, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in northern Israel, March 26, 2026.

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FRANKFURT- Germany's foreign minister said on Thursday that NATO countries would seek a common position with the United States on the war against Iran, which he added would have to end as quickly as possible.

"Of course it is now important, together with our closest allies within NATO, particularly with the United States, to develop a common position," minister Johann Wadephul said in Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey near Paris ahead of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers.

There was unity with France and Britain on this, and planned talks with U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio on Friday were particularly important, Wadephul added.

He said the strait of Hormuz would have to be opened and the Iran's leadership must not pose a threat to other nations in future.

-Reporting by Ludwig Burger;Editing by Madeline Chambers/Reuters