Germany's Iran war lessons after 100 days

Key points

• The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted 100 days.
• In that time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drastically changed his stance on the war.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz initially appeared taken aback by the US and Israel's attack on Iran on February 28. The first strikes killed key figures in the Iranian leadership, including the spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as numerous civilians.
• No prominent legal scholar has since claimed that these attacks are covered by international law, nor has any member of the German federal government.
• Yet the phrase "violation of international law" has not yet crossed Merz's lips.