Germany’s foreign minister said on Monday that Iran needs to engage in direct talks with the United States following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, though the European Union remains ready to play a role in negotiations.

“Iran says it only wants to negotiate with Europe and we see that as a good sign but we do also say that's not sufficient. We want to see the United States being involved,” German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, speaking to journalists in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

“I renew my call on Iran to now be ready for talks. We have, however, been asked by the US, over the last few weeks and also just now, to remain in touch and Europe does have a role,” he added.

Meanwhile, an interior ministry spokesperson said in Berlin on Monday that the conflict between Israel and Iran has not yet had any direct effect on the security situation in Germany.



There are also no indications of a concrete threat against US or Jewish-Israeli institutions in Germany, added the spokesperson.