Trump clashes with German Chancellor Merz as NATO rift widens over Iran and Hormuz

By Lillian Mann 

In a departure from his previous stance, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leveled criticism at President Donald Trump’s “management” of the Iran conflict on Tuesday, labeling the current stalemate “humiliating” for the United States.

Although Merz initially championed Operation Epic Fury — echoing Washington’s calls for regime change following Tehran’s violent killings suppression of domestic protesters — his tone has now notably shifted.

The German chancellor now argues that the Iranian regime has proven “clearly stronger than expected,” attempting to cast doubt on the efficacy of the ongoing U.S. military presence. Merz specifically targeted what he views as a repetitive and fruitless cycle of diplomacy, detailing instances where U.S. officials engaged in high-level talks only to depart without securing concrete solutions…

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