Germany says controlled regime change in Iran unrealistic

Russian outlets highlight that Germany is both talking to Iranian opposition groups and denying plans for regime change, portraying this as a double game. Responsibility for rising pressure on Tehran is placed on Western states that support opposition forces while publicly warning against chaos. Russian coverage suggests that Western capitals still hope for political change in Iran but want to avoid direct blame for any collapse.

• •The German Foreign Ministry confirms contacts with Iranian opposition figures while rejecting a controlled power change.
• •Russian reports argue that Western governments are encouraging opposition to Iran’s leadership behind the scenes.
• •Germany’s public warning about chaos from regime change is presented as an attempt to shield itself from responsibility.
• •Russian coverage links Berlin’s stance to broader Western pressure on Iran through sanctions and military threats.
• •Commentary suggests that Western states want political change in Tehran but prefer it to appear as an internal process.