Germany and Iran: Merz calls Tehran leadership 'weak'
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Published: 2026-01-14 07:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Africa, Europe, Human Rights, Iran, Germany, India
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After being quiet on the subject for several days, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken out on the protests in Iran. During an official visit to India, Merz called the violence used by security forces against demonstrators in Iran "brutal and disproportionate."
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