German Chancellor Mertz stated regarding the war with Iran: the costs in Europe alone have exceeded 100 billion euros during the last eight months, due to the increase in energy prices as a result of this conflict. Businesses and consumers in Europe have paid more than €100 billion extra in higher energy prices due to the dispute.
He added: We have an economic interest in ending this conflict as quickly as possible.
In response to the statement, the Iranian Foreign Minister wrote: When the Israeli-American bombing operations on Iran began last year, Mr. Mertz praised them. "Doing Europe's dirty work" 100 billion euros is nothing compared to the fatal blow that Iran's mighty armed forces will inflict on anyone who dares to harm our people. Red lines are a thing of the past.