US President Donald Trump sharply rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, accusing him of being uninformed after Merz criticized the Trump administration's military posture toward Iran.
"He doesn't know what he's talking about," Trump said during a press conference. The president defended his Iran strategy as a necessary measure to protect American interests and regional stability.
Merz had earlier voiced concerns that escalating tensions could lead to a broader conflict. Trump's rebuke underscores growing friction between Washington and Berlin over foreign policy approaches.