Wadephul says Merz-Trump relations are solid and backs US Iran stance
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
Wadephul says Merz-Trump relations are solid and backs US Iran stance
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
Germany's foreign minister said Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks were an off-the-cuff warning to Tehran not to humiliate Donald Trump's administration in nuclear talks.
He said perceived tension between Berlin and Washington was a misunderstanding and reaffirmed Germany's support for the US goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The comments aim to steady ties with Washington after questions over Merz's remarks, while underscoring Berlin's alignment with the US on Iran's nuclear programme.
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