Secretary Rubio Discusses Iran Conflict with German Foreign Minister
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on March 12, 2026, to coordinate on the ongoing conflict with Iran. They discussed regional security, commitment to protecting personnel, and unity in confronting threats from the Iranian regime.
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On March 12, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The discussion focused on continued close coordination regarding the conflict with Iran, including the security situation in the region and reaffirming commitments to protect U.S. and allied personnel. Both officials underscored the importance of partner unity in addressing threats posed by the Iranian regime.
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Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul
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March 12, 2026
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to continue their close coordination on the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the security situation in the region, reaffirmed their commitment to protecting U.S. and allied personnel, and underscored the importance of unity among partners in confronting threats posed by the Iranian regime.
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Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Germany Iran Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State
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