Former President Donald Trump launched a sharp rebuke against German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, dismissing his criticism of the U.S. approach to Iran. Merz had claimed that American negotiators were being "humiliated" by Iranian leadership. In response, Trump stated that Merz "doesn't know what he's talking about."
Merz, however, downplayed any personal conflict with Trump, while emphasizing that Germany and Europe are "suffering considerably" from the U.S. campaign against Iran. The exchange underscores growing tensions between Washington and Berlin over foreign policy strategy regarding Iran.
The comments came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, which have drawn mixed reactions from European allies.