German Chancellor Merz’s statement – America “humiliated” in front of Iran, questions raised on strategy

Marsberg (Germany). German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a sharp comment on America’s Iran policy, saying that America is being “humiliated” in front of Iran. Merz made this statement during a visit to a school in Marsberg, located in the central region of Germany.

Marz said that Iran is being very clever in the talks and is neutralizing American efforts. He sarcastically said that Iran is proving to be more adept at “avoiding dialogue” rather than negotiating, due to which America’s diplomatic efforts are proving fruitless.

Questioning the American strategy, the German Chancellor said that entering into a war without setting a clear goal is a serious mistake. Citing the examples of Iraq and Afghanistan, he warned that getting stuck in a war without a clear exit strategy could be damaging in the long run.

He described the current situation as “at least inadequately thought out” and said that at the moment it is not clear what strategy the US is adopting to get out of this conflict. Merz also said that Germany wants this war to end as soon as possible, to avoid further damage to the global economy.

Germany is part of a coalition, along with Britain and France, that is working to ensure safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire.

Merz said that Germany has also offered to send minesweeper ships to make this route safe, because there is a fear that landmines have been laid in this sea route. However, he clarified that any step in this direction is possible only when the conflict ends.