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Germany's Merz Says Relations with Trump Are Good Despite Spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with President Donald Trump remains good despite recent tensions over the Iran war.
President Trump criticized Merz on Tuesday via social media, claiming the German chancellor thought it "OK" for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.
Merz told reporters Europe suffers from the conflict's economic consequences, noting the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has "a huge impact on our economic performance."
Washington and Berlin continue to communicate despite policy differences, though Merz expressed doubts about the exit strategy the U.S. is pursuing in Iran.
The Iran conflict remains deadlocked despite a ceasefire, while Trump criticized European NATO allies for failing to send navies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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