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Trump attacks Merz over Iran nukes stance
Trump hits back at Merz, saying the German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about' on Iran.
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:09 UTC
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President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his comments questioning US strategy on Iran, saying Merz "doesn't know what he's talking about." Merz had previously stated that Washington lacks a clear strategy in the war with Iran. Trump's rebuke came in a social media post, continuing his attacks on the German leader. The exchange highlights tensions between the US and Germany over the Iran conflict.
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6h agoAzadi | آزادی
The message adds Trump's specific claim that Merz thinks Iran having nukes is okay, Trump's warning about the world being held hostage, and his assertion that he is doing what others should have done. It also adds Merz's earlier call for regime change in Iran and the context of Germany's economic challenges from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
6h agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico
Trump also attacked Germany's economic performance in the same post, calling it "poor."
5h agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны
Trump's full quote includes 'If Iran had nuclear weapons, the whole world would be held hostage' and attacks on Germany's economy.
5h agoDeutsche Welle
Trump specifically stated that Merz 'doesn't know what he's talking about,' responding to Merz's criticism of US strategy in the Iran war.
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