Event Brief
Merz warns Iran over Hormuz blockade and nuclear issue
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to return to negotiations after reported strikes and warned against a Hormuz blockade.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz urged Iran to return to negotiations and warned over a potential Hormuz blockade and nuclear issue.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 9:59 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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