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Merkel to Rouhani: As long as Iran adheres to the JCPOA, we will too

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026 3 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Angela Merkel reaffirmed Germany's commitment to the JCPOA as long as Iran adheres to it, while condemning Iranian attacks on Israel. Turkey's Erdogan also criticized the U.S. withdrawal from the agreement. This situation highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The future of the JCPOA hinges on Iran's actions and international diplomatic engagements.

👥 Key Players

Angela Merkel ACTOR
Chancellor of Germany
"Merkel asked Mr. Rouhani to engage in broader discussions."
Hassan Rouhani (حسن روحانی) TARGET
President of Iran
"Merkel urged Rouhani to adhere to JCPOA."
Donald Trump QUOTED
President of the United States
"Trump officially announced on Tuesday, May 8, that the United States would withdraw from the nuclear agreement."
Recep Tayyip Erdogan (رجب طیب اردوغان) QUOTED
President of Turkey
"Turkey called the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA a 'wrong decision'."
Quds Force ACTOR
Special operations unit of IRGC
"Forces from the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard fired twenty rockets."
Israeli military officials QUOTED
Military officials of Israel
"Israeli military officials reported that Iranian forces fired twenty rockets."

⚡ Actions

Angela Merkel NEGOTIATE Hassan Rouhani
"Merkel asked Mr. Rouhani to engage in broader discussions that would include Iran's ballistic missile activities."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian forces ATTACK Israeli positions in the Golan Heights
"Iranian forces' attack on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights."
Confidence: 70%
Donald Trump ANNOUNCE Iran
"Trump officially announced on Tuesday, May 8, that the United States would withdraw from the nuclear agreement."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Merkel urged Rouhani to adhere to JCPOA amid tensions over missile activities and regional actions.

  • Angela Merkel negotiate Hassan Rouhani
  • Iranian forces attack Israeli positions in the Golan Heights
  • Donald Trump announce Iran

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because Iran's adherence to the JCPOA is crucial for its international standing and economic stability.
🌍 Regional: Because tensions with Israel and U.S. sanctions could escalate military conflicts in the region.
🌐 International: Because the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA affects global non-proliferation efforts and diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

The future of the JCPOA hinges on Iran's actions and international diplomatic engagements.

📝 Key Evidence

"Merkel asked Mr. Rouhani to engage in broader discussions."
→ Indicates diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran's missile activities.
"Trump officially announced on Tuesday, May 8, that the United States would withdraw from the nuclear agreement."
→ Highlights a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Iran.
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 80%
Radio Farda is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, told Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, in a phone call that as long as Iran remains committed to the terms of the nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA, Germany will also adhere to it. Merkel's office stated in a statement released on Thursday that during this phone conversation, the German Chancellor asked Mr. Rouhani to engage in broader discussions that would include Iran's ballistic missile activities and the Islamic Republic's actions in the region. The statement also mentioned that Angela Merkel condemned the Iranian forces' attack on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights. Israeli military officials reported that on Wednesday night and early Thursday, forces from the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard fired twenty rockets at Israeli positions in the Golan Heights. Official representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran have not reacted to this, but two members of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament denied attributing these attacks to the Revolutionary Guard. Turkey deemed the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA a wrong decision. It was also reported that on Friday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, spoke on the phone with Hassan Rouhani. The Anadolu news agency reported that in this conversation, Turkey called the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA a 'wrong decision' and emphasized the necessity of preserving the agreement. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, officially announced on Tuesday, May 8, that the United States would withdraw from the nuclear agreement with Iran and reinstate the suspended sanctions against Tehran. Iran and six world powers, including the U.S., reached a comprehensive agreement to resolve Tehran's nuclear program after two years of intense negotiations in July 2015, which not only halted some of Iran's nuclear activities but also suspended many U.S. and UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran. Iran stated that in the coming weeks, it will assess the possibility of implementing the JCPOA and preserving its interests, and will announce its decision thereafter. According to reports from Reuters, Anadolu, and Radio Farda; K.T./S. In this context, the White House: New sanctions against Iran to be imposed by next week. A member of Parliament: The Leader has 'reminded' the government about continuing the JCPOA with Europe 'again.' Israel: We have targeted almost all Iranian positions in Syria. Global powers express concern over rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Changing the game for 'proxy wars'; war against the people in the streets of Iran. Iran's crisis; the responsibility of the opposition and the possibility of radicalizing Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iranian crisis.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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