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U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says

U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says

Summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States entered the conflict involving Iran without a clear plan. He noted that getting involved in a conflict is one thing, but leaving it is just as important, referring to past experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Key Facts

  • Chancellor Merz criticized the U.S. for lacking a clear strategy in the Iran conflict.
  • He said this lack of planning makes it harder to end the conflict.
  • Merz mentioned that withdrawing from conflicts is as important as joining them.
  • He referred to the long U.S. involvement in Afghanistan (20 years) as an example.
  • He also mentioned the situation in Iraq as another example of difficult exits.
  • The German chancellor pointed out that Iranian forces are stronger than expected.
  • The comments were made during a speech to students in Marsberg, Germany.
  • Merz believes the U.S. is facing challenges because of its early engagement without a strategy.
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