German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday expressed strong support for Israel in its attacks on Iran, speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

“This is the dirty work Israel is doing for all of us. We are also victims of this regime. This mullah regime has brought death and destruction to the world,” Merz said in an interview with the ZDF broadcaster.

Merz also said that the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear program could be on the agenda if Tehran does not back down and return to the negotiating table.

“The Israeli army is obviously unable to accomplish that. It lacks the necessary weapons. But the Americans have them,” he said.

Merz said Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to the demise of the Islamic Republic’s leadership.

“I assume that the attacks of the last few days have already weakened the mullah regime considerably and that it is unlikely to return to its former strength, making the future of the country uncertain,” Merz said in an interview with Germany’s Welt TV at the G7 summit in Canada.