Germany’s defence minister has sharply criticised the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran, accusing Washington of lacking an exit strategy and sending mixed messages to its European allies. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, Boris Pistorius said Germany would not be “sucked in” to the conflict and would only help secure the Strait of Hormuz once the United States and Iran agree to a ceasefire.
While President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is seeking peace despite Tehran’s public denials Pistorius made clear he is deeply concerned about the direction of the conflict. Trump has previously attacked European allies for refusing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “cowards” and labelling NATO a “paper tiger.”
European officials, however, insist the US has made no formal request for military assistance.
Pistorius also revealed that Trump’s own administration has sent contradictory signals to Berlin over the past year. Instead of asking Germany to join military operations, senior US officials have been urging Berlin to increase defence spending and focus on protecting its own borders.
The comments underscore growing tensions between Washington and key European partners as the conflict continues to escalate and global energy security remains under threat.
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