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German Chancellor Accuses US of Being Humiliated by Iran in Diplomatic Talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the United States of being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership during ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The Trump administration canceled a planned trip by US negotiators to Islamabad for indirect talks with an Iranian delegation. A prior round of talks in Islamabad, led by Vice President JD Vance, ended without progress.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly criticized the US for being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership during diplomatic negotiations. The Trump administration canceled a planned trip by US negotiators to Islamabad for indirect talks with an Iranian delegation. The cancellation followed a previous round of talks in Islamabad two weeks earlier, led by JD Vance, which ended without progress. The situation has raised concerns about the effectiveness of US diplomatic efforts in the region.

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IndependentThe GuardianApr 27, 10:24 PM
US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz

German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran The US is being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, according to Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, who suggested the Trump administration was being outwitted at the negotiating table by Tehran. Two days ago Donald Trump cancelled a trip by US negotiators to Islamabad for indirect talks with an Iranian delegation. A previous round in the Pakistani capital two weeks earlier, when JD Vance, the American vice-president, led the US delegation, broke up without progress. Continue reading...

IndependentFinancial TimesApr 27, 09:16 PM
US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz - Financial Times

US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz  Financial Times

WireReutersApr 27, 04:42 PM
Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall - Reuters

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall  Reuters