Merz Maintains Good Relations with Trump Amid Iran Dispute
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:41 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that his personal relationship with US President Trump remains good despite a recent spat over Iran. This differs from Reuters, which reports that Merz has expressed doubts about the war in Iran.
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