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Trump slams Germany over Iran comments and warns of nuclear escalation
International
Published on 29 April 2026
A single remark sparks a nuclear alarm accusation
President Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his remarks on the Iran conflict, alleging Merz misread Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and distorted Trump’s stance. Merz had earlier questioned US strategy while describing Iran’s leadership as able to “humiliate” Washington, intensifying tensions as concerns over nuclear escalation resurface.
- Trump accuses Merz of misjudging Iran’s nuclear aims
- Merz questioned US strategy amid rising global tensions
- The dispute highlights cracks in transatlantic diplomacy
- Nuclear concerns are back at the center of the debate
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