Merz: US, Israel misjudged Iran crisis timeline

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has commented on the ongoing Iran crisis, stating that the United States and Israel initially assumed the problem could be solved within a few days. He now acknowledges that the crisis has not been resolved, leading to European diplomatic efforts to find a solution. Merz expressed hope that these efforts would succeed but admitted he is not certain of the outcome. His remarks highlight a growing divergence in the international approach to the standoff.