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Trump slams Germany chancellor over Iran remarks sparking fresh rift between allies
International
Published on 28 April 2026
He says Merz misunderstands Iran and its nuclear threat
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of misunderstanding Iran’s situation. The backlash follows Merz’s rebuke of the US over its handling of the conflict, with Trump taking aim at Merz’s comments suggesting Iran could have nuclear weapons. The sharp exchange underscores widening foreign-policy friction between Washington and Berlin.
- Trump accused German Chancellor Merz of misunderstanding Iran
- The feud follows Merz’s criticism of US conflict handling
- Trump highlighted Merz comments on Iran potentially having nukes
- The clash signals widening US Germany foreign policy disagreement
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