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DOMINANT ANGLE
Merz diagnoses absence of US strategy in Iran as Von der Leyen blocks any easing of sanctions
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
ANALYSIS
Tagesschau publishes a dense liveblog from Berlin. Merz describes Iranians as 'very skilled at not negotiating, letting the Americans travel to Islamabad then leave without result.' He adds: 'An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards.' The German angle is double-edged: Merz criticizes Washington but Tagesschau notes he had authorized use of Ramstein air base to coordinate strikes on Iran. Second tension revealed by Tagesschau: Von der Leyen firmly rejected Merz's suggestion of possibly easing Iran sanctions, signaling a Berlin-Brussels disagreement on European strategy toward Tehran. The EU transport commissioner warned of 'considerable burdens' for aviation from Hormuz's closure, even if 80% of airports are not yet reporting shortages.
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