"The problem with conflicts like this is always you don't just have to get in you have to get out again. We saw that very painfully in Afghanistan for 20 years. We saw it in Iraq."
"Iranian officials were obviously negotiating very skilfully and appeared clearly stronger than one thought, adding that an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership."
"This conflict, this war against Iran, has a direct impact on our economic output. It is costing us a great deal of money."
"As long as nuclear threats against us and our partners continue, we will need a credible deterrent."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that the US is facing humiliation in its conflict with Iran, lacking a clear exit strategy. He compares the situation to past military failures in Iraq and Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for a rapid end to the war. Merz notes that Iranian officials are negotiating skillfully, gaining the upper hand. The conflict is impacting Germany's economy, and he highlights the potential deployment of minesweepers to secure shipping routes, contingent on a cessation of hostilities. Concerns over energy disruptions and economic instability are growing across Europe.
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