Europe Voices Concern As Iran Conflict Drags On

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused Iran of humiliating the United States, highlighting growing frustration across Europe over the prolonged Middle East conflict.

Speaking to students, Merz said Iran’s leadership, particularly the Revolutionary Guards, has stalled diplomacy while exposing American weakness, as reported by CNBC.

The US is being “humiliated” by Iranian leaders as President Trump struggles to negotiate an end to the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday (translation via AP) https://t.co/x4hz7GQJ56 pic.twitter.com/cDr1bQ3Ec9

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European leaders are increasingly uneasy about the conflict, with concerns that it could spiral into another long-term war similar to Iraq or Afghanistan. According to officials, countries including France, the U.K., and Italy are wary of being drawn deeper into a conflict they were not consulted on.

The economic toll is also mounting. The report said the European Union has spent billions more on energy imports as supply disruptions intensify.

Meanwhile, negotiations remain stalled. President Donald Trump cancelled planned talks in Pakistan, while Iran has proposed conditional concessions. U.S. officials are expected to respond with a counter-offer soon.

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