Friedrich Merz has expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for postponing potential military strikes on Iran, amid rising regional tensions.
Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz confirmed that he had recently held talks with Trump regarding the situation, particularly concerns over possible attacks targeting Iranian power plants.
The German chancellor emphasized that he had conveyed his worries about the risk of escalation and the broader consequences such actions could have on regional and global stability.
“I am grateful that he said today he is delaying those actions for another five days and is now opening the possibility for immediate and direct contact with the Iranian leadership,” Merz stated.
The development signals a potential window for diplomacy, as international actors seek to prevent further escalation in an already volatile geopolitical environment.
