US criticized for lack of strategy in Iran war by German Chancellor Merz
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 12:51 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday criticized the United States for going into the Iran war without any strategy, saying this also makes it harder to end the conflict. Reuters reports that Merz's comments are a reflection of growing frustration within the international community.
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