Germany’s Merz Criticizes US and Israel Over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has openly criticized the United States and Israel for failing to swiftly resolve the ongoing crisis with Iran. In a rare display of public frustration that has escalated tensions with Washington, Merz delivered two sharp rebukes in a single day, claiming the US is being “humiliated” by the Iranian regime after mistakenly assuming the conflict would end in days. Expressing his deep disappointment with the current strategy, the Chancellor emphasized that European nations must now step up to find a diplomatic resolution. While Berlin has resumed its own diplomatic efforts in close coordination with American officials, Merz cautioned that he remains uncertain if Europe’s independent vision for peace will succeed.