The New York Times reports that the US largely excluded Netanyahu from its war planning against Iran, a move that carries significant risks for Israel and the Prime Minister's re-election campaign.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged he must accept that US President Donald Trump holds different views but stressed there is no connection between their recent rift and Washington's announcement to reduce US troops in Germany by 5,000 soldiers. Merz had questioned whether Trump had an exit plan for the Middle East and said the US was being embarrassed in Iran talks, prompting Trump to call him ineffectual.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged he must accept that US President Donald Trump does not share his opinions on Iran and Middle East policy, but stressed there was no connection between their diplomatic rift and Washington's announcement that it would reduce its military presence in Germany by 5,000 soldiers. Merz had questioned whether Trump had an exit plan for the Middle East and said the US was being embarrassed in Iran talks, prompting Trump to call him an ineffectual leader. Merz repeated his commitment to the transatlantic NATO alliance.
