Germany Urges UN to Own Iran War Diplomacy
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul delivered the warning Monday ahead of his departure for New York, where he is scheduled to address a UN Security Council meeting dedicated to the escalating crisis.
"To resolve pressing issues of peace and security, the United Nations must become the linchpin of contemporary conflict diplomacy," Wadephul said before boarding his flight.
The minister directed pointed criticism at certain Security Council members he accused of deliberately obstructing decisive action, arguing that the international community cannot afford procedural paralysis at a moment when multiple major conflicts are unfolding simultaneously across the globe.
Wadephul painted a grim picture of the Hormuz blockade's cascading economic consequences, warning that the closure of the critical waterway is bearing down hardest on the world's most vulnerable nations while placing global food supplies under acute strain.
"I will therefore advocate today in New York for the UN Security Council to live up to its role," Wadephul said. "If the UN Security Council assumes responsibility now, it will also strengthen the international order," he added.
Iran has maintained an effective closure of the strategically vital strait since the U.S.-Israel military campaign commenced on February 28. Active hostilities have since been paused, though negotiations toward a permanent settlement remain ongoing.
Nuclear Deterrence on the Agenda
Wadephul's New York itinerary extends beyond the Hormuz crisis. The foreign minister confirmed he will also participate in talks surrounding the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as international anxiety over nuclear proliferation continues to mount.
"We want to ensure the universal application of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, even though this is becoming increasingly difficult," he said.
Wadephul noted that a review conference opening Monday presents a critical window for member states to assess progress on both treaty compliance and nuclear disarmament commitments — even as geopolitical realities complicate those ambitions.
"However, as long as nuclear threats against us and our partners continue, we will still need credible deterrence," he said.
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