Merz Voices Concerns About Iran Attacks Before Washington Visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concern about the unpredictable fallout from this weekend’s US and Israeli strikes on Iran, remarks that risk straining ties with the White House ahead of a key visit to Washington this week.

While expressing “relief” at the prospect of a potential collapse of the mullah regime in Iran, Merz cautioned that it’s unclear whether the conflict can be contained. Speaking in Berlin on Sunday, he also drew parallels between Iran and Russia as US President Donald Trump pursues peace efforts in both situations.