German Chancellor says US is being 'humiliated' by Iran
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 13:16 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
Friedrich Merz from Germany believes that the US's ill-prepared war against Iran is hurting Europe’s largest economy. This statement contrasts with King Charles’s view on the importance of repairing ties between the UK and the US.
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