Berlin, May 18 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday strongly condemned the strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear facility, warning that attacks on nuclear infrastructure threaten the safety of people in the West Asia region

Merz, in a post on X, expressed concern over the growing regional instability and stressed the need to prevent any further escalation that could endanger civilian lives and critical infrastructure.

"We strongly condemn the renewed Iranian airstrikes against the United Arab Emirates and other partners. Attacks on nuclear facilities pose a threat to the safety of people throughout the entire region. There must be no further escalation of violence," Merz stated in his post.

UAE on Sunday ...