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2026-05-17 20:53
Berlin clashes expose Merz's 'dirty work' policy
TEHRAN - German police violently clashed with protesters in Berlin over the weekend after they gathered to express opposition to the US–Israeli war on Iran and to show solidarity with Palestinians, marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
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2026-05-06 18:55
Impulsive Merz is facing headaches: Guardian
Just 19% of Germans approve of the chancellor’s leadership
TEHRAN - Writing an article in the Guardian on May 6, one year after Friedrich Merz took over as the German chancellor, Deborah Cole in Berlin said Merz’s government is “marred by crises, gaffes, outbursts and mistrust”.
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2026-05-02 15:34
Pentagon to cut 5000 troops in Germany amid Merz’s criticism of Trump’s war on Iran
The U.S. War Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.
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2026-04-27 22:11
Merz questions US strategy in Iran war as economic fallout weighs on Europe
TEHRAN — Friedrich Merz has intensified criticism of Washington’s handling of the war with Iran, warning that the United States entered the conflict without a clear exit strategy while describing Tehran as a capable and “skilled” negotiator.
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2026-02-13 19:43
Munich Security Conference: Merz acknowledges rift in transatlantic relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Friday for the United States and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” arguing that being part of NATO is also to America’s advantage, AP reported.
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2026-01-30 21:03
Tehran warns Berlin of consequences following Merz’s ‘low-minded provocations’
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Thursday to deliver a condemnation of Berlin’s increasingly aggressive interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
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2025-12-05 14:24
‘War on international law:’ Merz’s Israel trip under fire from German opposition
German opposition party, Die Linke (The Left), has criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his planned trip to Israel this weekend, where he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Al Jazeera reported Friday.
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2025-11-26 21:24
By staff writer
Europe fears being left out of Ukraine talks
TEHRAN – The latest push to end the war in Ukraine highlights contradictions in Western diplomacy. Washington claims progress, Europe warns of principles, and Kyiv voices support for the “essence” of a U.S. plan, yet the real decisions are being shaped outside Ukraine. Moscow, meanwhile, maintains a consistent position, dismissing Europe’s involvement as unnecessary and preferring direct talks with Washington.
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2025-10-31 20:57
Erdogan to Merz: Does Germany not see Israeli genocide in Gaza?
At a joint news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ankara on Thursday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticized Germany over its ignorance of Israel's "genocide" and attacks in Gaza, Reuters reported.
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2025-10-25 16:35
Canceled China visit marks early setback for Germany’s Merz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned trip to China after Beijing confirmed only a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with no additional high-level appointments.
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2025-08-27 21:37
Europe’s Snapback Gamble
Unofficial sources say the European troika plans to unlawfully trigger the reimposition of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN – In a move that could further escalate tensions with Iran, Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—are reportedly preparing to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal.
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2025-07-08 22:08
By Soheila Zarfam
Germany’s ‘dirty work’ scandal
Petition calls for Merz to be held accountable over remarks on Israel’s war against Iran
TEHRAN – Controversy is still swirling around the German chancellor's remarks on the Iran-Israel war, with a rapidly growing online petition calling for Friedrich Merz to be held accountable in Germany's Federal Court after he stated that Israel was performing the West's "dirty work" by striking Iranian nuclear, military, and civilian infrastructure.
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2025-07-06 22:24
Dozens of Iranian-German citizens file complaint against Merz for backing Israeli war on Iran
Dozens of Iranian-German citizens have signed an online petition and filed a complaint with Germany’s Federal Court against Chancellor Friedrich Merz, following his statements regarding Israeli attacks on Iran, according to DW.