The New York Times · US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call

· By Jim Tankersley
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The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”

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