BERLIN -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that there is "clearly no joint plan" to bring a swift and convincing end to the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

The war has lasted for more than a week, and "more problems are arising," Merz said at a joint press conference with visiting Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis.

Merz said that the war would affect the security and energy supply of Germany and Europe, as well as the migration situation.

The war would not bring lasting security and stability to Israel and other regional partners, nor would it serve the interests of the Iranian people, Merz said, adding that the world needs a stable and viable Iran as part of a regional peace and security order.