Trump rages at Friedrich Merz over Iran war criticism – 'What's he talking about!'

On Monday, Mr Merz claimed the US “obviously went into this war without any strategy”. He said during a discussion with students at a high school in Marsberg in the Sauerland region: “Especially since the Iranians obviously negotiate very skillfully – or do not negotiate very skillfully. An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.” During the discussion, the Germany’s Chancellor also said: “Because the Iranians are obviously stronger than previously thought, and the Americans clearly lack a truly convincing strategy in the negotiations.” However, the criticism appears to have infuriated Mr Trump, who has responded in furious fashion in a post on Truth Social.

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