Merz: US Being 'Humiliated' by Iran in Negotiations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply criticized the United States' approach to negotiations with Iran regarding the Middle East conflict, asserting that Tehran is actively "humiliating" Washington.

Merz articulated his view during a school event, stating that the US administration entered the conflict without a coherent strategy or a defined exit plan. He drew parallels to previous US interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, suggesting a recurring pattern of strategic missteps.

"What happens when you don't take this into account, we saw in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and now in Iran," Merz remarked, highlighting his concern over the perceived lack of foresight in US foreign policy.

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No veo una estrategia clara. En un conflicto no sólo hay que entrar, sino que se tiene que entrar y hay que saber cómo salir. Lo que pasa cuando no se tiene en cuenta esto lo vimos en Afganistán, en Irak y ahora en Irán.

The German Chancellor further elaborated on Iran's negotiation tactics, describing them as "skillful" in their ability to stall or achieve favorable outcomes without substantive progress. He pointed to instances where American negotiators were reportedly sent to Islamabad without achieving results, a situation he believes serves to "humiliate the entire American nation," particularly the Revolutionary Guard.

Merz's comments reflect a growing skepticism in some European quarters regarding US leadership in international conflicts. His critique, while focused on the current Iran negotiations, echoes his past criticisms of US involvement in the region, suggesting a consistent concern about the effectiveness and strategic clarity of American foreign policy.

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A ello se agrega que los iraníes negocian de manera habilidosa, o habilidosamente no negocian. Hacen ir a los estadounidenses a Islamabad y los dejan marchar sin resultado. Con ello el régimen iraní, y en especial la Guardia Revolucionaria, están humillando a toda la nación estadounidense.