German Chancellor Merz Reaffirms Alignment with President Trump on Iran Policy
Daily Monitor
May 15, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Reaffirms Alignment with President Trump on Iran Policy
In a recent discussion, Chancellor Merz emphasized the necessity of maintaining open access to the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Merz’s remarks come amid tensions following his previous criticisms of the U.S. strategy regarding the Iran conflict, which elicited a sharp response from President Trump. The conversation also addressed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit scheduled for early June in Ankara, Turkey. This communication was reported on May 15, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de