Germany urges Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end nuclear program

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and fully halt Iran’s nuclear programme.

Wadephul said on social media that, as a close ally of the United States, Germany shares the goal of ensuring Iran permanently and verifiably abandons any path toward developing nuclear weapons, echoing remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

His comments come amid growing transatlantic tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticising some European allies, including Germany, Spain and Britain, for what he described as insufficient alignment with Washington’s approach toward the conflict involving Israel and Iran.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently said Iran’s leadership had “humiliated” the United States and criticised the lack of a clear strategic framework in Washington’s Middle East policy.

At the same time, regional diplomacy is continuing, with Iran reportedly submitting a three-phase peace proposal via Pakistan to the United States aimed at converting the current ceasefire into a permanent end to conflict within 30 days.

The Iranian plan includes mutual non-aggression guarantees involving all parties, including Israel, as well as a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz alongside easing maritime restrictions.

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz remain a major geopolitical concern, as the waterway is a critical route for global oil shipments and any disruption could significantly impact energy markets.

Diplomatic efforts between Iran, the United States, and European powers have repeatedly stalled over nuclear compliance, sanctions relief, and regional security guarantees, leaving negotiations highly fragile.

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