Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for calling the US-Israeli war on Iran 'ill-considered,' asserting the conflict is necessary to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Merz, while a strong Israel supporter, expressed concerns about the war's long-term consequences and diplomatic setbacks. Trump dismissed Merz's stance, claiming he misunderstands the threat and blaming Europe's economic struggles on weak leadership. The exchange highlights growing transatlantic tension over the ongoing military campaign.
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News|US-Israel war on IranTrump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran warUS president says German chancellor ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’, defends war on Iran as necessary.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in the Oval Office at the White House, March 3 [File: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters]Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026President Donald Trump has hit out at Germany’s Friedrich Merz over the chancellor’s criticism of the United States-Israeli war on Iran, stressing that the conflict was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Trump’s comment on Tuesday reflected his often-expressed…
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