Germany’s Merz ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ on Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his comments on the Iran war. Trump claimed that Merz is misinformed about Iran's nuclear ambitions and the US strategy in the region. Merz had previously stated that Iran is humiliating the US during negotiations, highlighting concerns over America's exit strategy from conflicts.
- ▪Donald Trump lashed out at Friedrich Merz over comments regarding Iran's negotiations with the US.
- ▪Merz stated that the US lacks a clear strategy in dealing with Iran and criticized the situation as ill-considered.
- ▪Trump accused Merz of not understanding the implications of allowing Iran to pursue nuclear weapons.
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germanys-merz-doesnt-know-what-hes-talking-about-on-iran-trump |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:01 +0800 |
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Germany’s Merz ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ on Iran: TrumpSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz talking to students during his visit at Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium in Marsberg, Germany, on April 27.PHOTO: EPAPublished Apr 29, 2026, 03:36 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:10 AMListenWASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war on April 28, after comments by Mr Merz that Tehran is “humiliating” Washington at the negotiating table.“The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.
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