Trump criticizes Germany’s Merz over Iran war comments

President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for opposing the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, claiming it is essential to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Merz described the military campaign as “ill-considered” and highlighted the complexities of conflict exit strategies, referencing past U.S. experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war has exacerbated economic challenges in Germany and Europe, amidst rising oil prices and ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis.

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