U.S. is 'being humiliated by Iran,' says Germany's Merz, as Europe's patience wanes
Germany's Merz expressed frustration over the Iran conflict impacting the country's economy. He criticized the U.S. for underestimating Iran's resilience and warned of the potential for a prolonged military engagement. European leaders are concerned about being sidelined in decisions regarding the conflict.
- ▪Merz's comments reflect frustration with the Iran conflict undermining Germany's economy.
- ▪European leaders are criticized by Trump for their reluctance to engage in the war.
- ▪There are concerns that the U.S. has underestimated the Iranian regime's resilience.
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The comments were unexpected, but at least partially reflect frustration that the Iran conflict is undermining Merz's government's efforts to bolster Germany's flagging economy. Merz, like other European leaders, has faced criticism from President Donald Trump for a reluctance to participate in the war. Europe, already dealing with a four-year conflict on its doorstep in Ukraine, sees the military operation as a war of choice that it was not consulted on beforehand.Leaders are also worried that the U.S.
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