Second-hand embarrassment? Germany says US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran in peace talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference after an informal meeting of the European Council in Nicosia on April 24, 2026. — AFP pic
Tuesday, 28 Apr 2026 9:27 AM MYT
BERLIN, April 28 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran’s leadership was humiliating the United States and getting US officials to travel to Pakistan and then leave without results, in an unusually abrupt rebuke over the conflict.
Merz also said he not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war- comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European Nato allies, which had already been festering over Ukraine and other issues.
“The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad and then leave again without any result,” he said during a talk to students in the town of Marsberg.
“An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards. And so I hope that this ends as quickly as possible,” he added at the venue in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
US President Donald Trump has harshly criticised Nato allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict. The waterway has remained virtually shut, causing market turmoil and unprecedented disruption in energy supplies.
Merz reiterated that Germans and Europeans were not consulted before the US and Israel started attacking Iran on February 28, and that he had conveyed his scepticism directly to Trump afterwards.
“If I had known that it would continue like this for five or six weeks and get progressively worse, I would have told him even more emphatically,” Merz said, comparing it to previous US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Hopes of reviving peace efforts have receded since Trump scrapped a visit on Saturday by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi travelled to Russia on Monday after failed talks in Pakistan and Oman.
Merz said it was evident the Strait of Hormuz had been at least partially mined. “We have offered, also as Europeans, to send German minesweepers to clear the strait, which has obviously been mined in part,” he said.
He said the conflict was costing Germany “a lot of money, a lot of taxpayers’ money and a lot of economic strength.” — Reuters
Wokeness Gone Crazy.
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“Trained economist”
Never served in the military.
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US War Sec??? wakakaka
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She must have gotten her education in the Quality Learing Center.
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It's a lot more complicated than superficial analysis shows
ReplyDeleteOnce Iran's oil storage fills up, and it is forced to shut the valves to its oil wells, it risks Permanent damage to its oil industry.
Oil wells cannot be turned on amd off like a water tap. Once the valve heads are shut, the oil wells likely Never regain their original expected capacity or output.
They say the Independence War of 1776 only completed in our time...who knows. Que sera, sera...
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The National Anthem being played for King Charles as he arrives at Andrews Air Force....🤔
That's interesting because when the King of Britain arrives or appears at public events, the song sung is God Save the King (or God Save the Queen when a Queen Regnant is ruling).
Is this a sign that King Charles has capitulated and is now working for the United States and President Trump?
Future proves past, If you know, you know...😉
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End of an era… the beginning of a new one.
Today is the first state visit to the White House by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip traveled to Washington in 2007.
The itinerary includes a state dinner at the White House, an address to a joint session of U.S. Congress, meetings with first responders and victims of the families on September 11, 2001 in New York, (9/11 👈👈 that is interesting) and attending cultural events in Virginia tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
250 is key, 🔑
The financial future of America (The World) is about to change.
Yeah...another way to look at it is, reading and interpreting into events and connections where none exist...still, it was saucy
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[White House]
A royal buzz. 🐝
Their Majesties joined the President and First Lady for a tour of the newly unveiled and expanded White House Beehive on the South Lawn.
https://x.com/i/status/2048893264154202411
Interesting symbolism used by President Trump with the beehive..
Could he be showing the world what happens to a beehive if it is run without a queen?
With the loss of the Queen bee, Queen Elizabeth, it creates turmoil within the hive. The colony’s social structure suffers. Fewer pheromones mean worker bees may become disorganized and less productive. With no order in the hive, brood production decreases, and no new eggs are laid.
Sounds very familiar to what's going on right now in England and around the world doesn't it..
With the loss of Queen Elizabeth, President Trump is showing that the Cabal's social structure is suffering and many of the cabal's workers have become disorganized and less productive and it's falling apart before our very eyes.
Once again President Trump is showing us that we are witnessing the destruction of the old guard and replacing it with a new guard run by We the People..
https://x.com/i/status/2048880095989813534
Hmmm...original in Japanese. X auto translate to English in my feed. Maybe for you too when you open up in your browser.
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https://x.com/i/status/2048957579934773595
In a way Melania outfits through the years in the White House do signify certain message, depending on the situation.
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We've been told Melania is the flag bearer for President Trump and today she is wearing a yellow outfit which means a yellow flag.
We know in NASCAR a yellow flag signals a caution period, meaning there is a hazard on or near the track that makes driving conditions unsafe.
But also it might be important to note that in a maritime setting, which we are living in maritime law right now, a yellow flag indicates caution to all the sailors of hazardous conditions or disease outbreaks, ensuring they take necessary precautions for safety while navigating waters.
It appears that President Trump has brought the caution flag out for some reason.
So whether it's for Hazardous conditions, a another pandemic push or debris on the battlefield to where it will be unsafe for awhile, it looks like we may be entering in a very bumpy time in this battle against the deep state.
So keep your heads on a swivel and look for some bumpy roads ahead.🙏🙏
Image of what FLOTUS wore while entertaining the UK royals visit to the White House.
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Melania’s skirt suit by Adam Lippes is just so gorgeous, especially in the sunlight ☀️💛
First encountering this assertion.
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DID YOU KNOW…
Bees have been a powerful symbol of royalty, power, and divine right to rule for thousands of years.
President Trump is saying
“we are the royalty now!”
Video here x.com/melissaredpill…
His parody account may be unserious but he does communicate stuffs his primary account do not allow.
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STOP IT!!!🤣🤣🤣
There are many private opinions about the various symbolism surrojnding K. Charles visit to America 2026. Won't bore you with it anymore.
DeleteWill only share the Daily Mail article suggesting Trump is a distant, at 15 times distant, cousin of Charles III
I better take up my original thought of seeing you on the other side...rather tiring of late...because of the sun acting up lagely? Best to go and sleep.
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Very interesting and timely…
🚨 The Daily Mail reported that President Trump’s family Tree proves that he is actually the COUSIN of King Charles
Trump’s Response:
Wow, that’s nice. I’ve always wanted to live in Buckingham Palace!!! I’ll talk to the King and Queen about this in a few minutes!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣