The life and physical integrity of the hostages has absolute priority. We hope that by tomorrow (Saturday) a solution will have been found.

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A five-member family has gone missing in Yemen.

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There is no connection between these two cases.

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The Foreign Ministry is in contact with all relevant authorities and is trying to find out where the family may be. We will spare no efforts to bring the family to safety.

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I can say again in all clarity for the (German) government that we are counting on diplomatic means in dealing with Iran.

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The German government is working on getting the hostage out of danger. Our priority is to protect the life and integrity of the victim.

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We were told that he is free but as yet he has not come to the German embassy.

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We regard the recent announcement by Iran of its intention to resume research and development activities with concern. We would encourage Iran to abstain from unilateral steps.

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