German Chancellor Merz says US humiliated by Iran in ongoing negotiations

10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

Chancellor Friedrich Merz states President Trump is struggling to negotiate an end to the war, with Tehran's negotiators skilfully avoiding substantive talks.
Merz questions the US strategic exit plan and highlights Iran’s effective tactics, as talks remain stalled and US officials leave Pakistan without progress.
He warns of deepening NATO divisions and economic fallout for Germany and Europe, referencing the mined Strait of Hormuz and drawing parallels to Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Beyond the Middle East, which nations are most vulnerable to the fallout from the Hormuz blockade?

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