Trump scolds Merz for criticism of Iran war

President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his comments on the US-Israel war against Iran, stating that the conflict was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Merz described the military campaign as 'ill-considered' and highlighted the challenges of exiting such conflicts, referencing experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. Trump also suggested that Germany was economically suffering due to its lack of support for the war.