German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated during his visit to the White House that he and Donald Trump agree on the need to annihilate the current regime in Tehran. — But we need to talk about what happens “the day after” if they leave – he said.
Donald Trump drew attention to the mistakes made by the US in Iraq and the removal of people associated with Saddam Hussein's regime. The US president said that the son of the deposed shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, is a “nice man” but “is not popular in Iran”. “I think someone from within would be a better fit,” he said.
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German Chancellor on the US decision. “We are trying to convince Spain”
The German Chancellor was also asked about the US trade embargo on Spain. He did not clearly support Donald Trump's decision, but said that the EU and the United States were “trying to convince” Madrid to spend 3.5 percent. GDP for defense. — We agreed to this as NATO. Spain is the only country that does not want to accept this – he replied.
— We try to convince them that this is part of our common security. We all have to comply, these are expenses of 3.5%. GDP for defense and 1.5 percent on military infrastructure. Spain must comply, he added.
