‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Iran has demonstrated superior strength in its recent actions, effectively "humiliating" the United States. Merz expressed concern that the U.S. might be heading towards a prolonged and difficult involvement, drawing parallels to past military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. He warned of the potential for the U.S. to become entangled in another protracted conflict.

This statement highlights a significant geopolitical critique from a major European leader regarding U.S. foreign policy and its potential consequences.