April 26, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday criticized the military conflict against Iran led by the United States and Israel, describing it as a "completely unnecessary war" that threatens the very foundations of the global economy.

Speaking after an informal summit of the European Union, Merz said that the conflict's consequences extend far beyond rising prices at the gas pump, and urged a united response.

He pointed to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital trade routes for energy shipments, and noted that recent developments in the region have laid bare the fragility of the globalized economy.

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