If Iran had a Nuclear weapon, Trump hits back at German chancellor

29-Apr-2026

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US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his comments on Iran, accusing Merz of misjudging Tehran's nuclear ambitions and misrepresenting his own views. 

Merz warned that Iran's leadership is diplomatically humiliating the US and questioned Washington's strategy, highlighting growing transatlantic tensions. 

Both leaders expressed concern about Iran's evolving strength and the mined Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, emphasizing the potential global impact of a nuclear-armed Iran and regional instability.