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Iran war: Germany's Merz distances himself from Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has changed his tune and voiced criticism of the US President Donald Trump and his war on Iran. After having long shown understanding, he now stresses that Germany will not get involved.

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Iran war: Germany's Merz distances himself from Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has changed his tune and voiced criticism of the US President Donald Trump and his war on Iran. After having long shown understanding, he now stresses that Germany will not get involved.

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