Event Brief
Germany’s Merz turns against Trump over war in Iran
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz's alignment with Trump on Iran is shifting as tensions rise over the war.
WHO: Germany
WHAT: Merz criticizes Trump's stance on the war in Iran
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: Shifting political dynamics regarding the war in Iran
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