EN DIRECT - Middle East War: "He doesn't know what he's talking about," Donald Trump violently attacks German Chancellor on Iran

From Paris, 'Le Figaro' reports on the escalating tensions and diplomatic maneuvering in the Middle East and beyond. The seemingly stalled efforts to end the war in the region have been overshadowed by sharp exchanges between international leaders.

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Il ne sait pas de quoi il parle

Former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, publicly denouncing him on his Truth Social platform. Trump accused Merz of being uninformed about Iran, stating, "He doesn't know what he's talking about." This public spat highlights the deep divisions in international approaches to the Iranian issue, with Merz having previously suggested that the US lacked a clear strategy.

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Les Émirats arabes unis ont annoncé mardi leur décision de quitter le grand cartel des pays producteurs de pétrole, l’Opep et son alliance élargie, l’Opep+.

Adding a significant development to the global energy landscape, the United Arab Emirates has declared its intention to leave OPEC. This decision, set to take effect on May 1st, is being framed as a strategic move for greater flexibility and aligns with the UAE's long-term economic vision. For Trump, who has consistently accused OPEC of "ripping off the rest of the world" through inflated oil prices, this departure represents a notable win.

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Huit personnes ont été tuées mercredi par des frappes israéliennes dans le sud du pays.

Meanwhile, the conflict in Lebanon continues to claim lives. Eight individuals, including three civil defense rescuers, perished in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The discovery of two strategic Hezbollah tunnels near the border further underscores the volatile security situation in the region. These events paint a grim picture of ongoing conflict and its devastating human cost.

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Tsahal a annoncé avoir découvert deux tunnels stratégiques du Hezbollah à la frontière, d’une longueur totale de 2 kilomètres, destinés aux unités d’élite du mouvement pro-iranien.