U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says
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Key Points:
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the United States for entering the Iran conflict without a clear strategy, complicating efforts to end the war.
- Merz highlighted past U.S. struggles in Afghanistan and Iraq as examples of the difficulties in both entering and exiting conflicts.
- He pointed out that Iran is negotiating skillfully by avoiding meaningful talks, humiliating the U.S. delegation during recent discussions in Islamabad.
- Germany remains willing to assist by sending minesweepers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but only after active hostilities have ceased.
