Merz's Balancing Act With Trump Hits a Snag Over Iran War
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz risks souring Washington ties after criticizing the Iran war, triggering Trump to threaten a troop withdrawal from Germany; Merz had aimed to balance relations to influence U.S. policy amid domestic pressure, but the rift complicates the transatlantic alliance while cooperation remains essential.
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