German President Calls Iran War a 'Political Catastrophe'; G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in France

Germany's president called the war on Iran a 'political catastrophe' and a 'violation of international law,' the sharpest language yet from a NATO ally head of state. Secretary Rubio joined G7 foreign ministers in France to discuss the conflict. China's FM separately told Iran's counterpart that 'talks are better than fighting,' signaling Beijing's growing concern about the war's trajectory. Qatar denied serving as mediator, with Doha noting 'threats from neighbors are incompatible with principles of brotherhood.'