"We are on the same page in terms of getting rid of the regime in Tehran, but added that they would have to talk about the day after. He also said the two would talk about the trade agreements with the US and as well about the war in Ukraine."
"For us it's clear that, according to everything we know, at the moment, international law is not being abided by. And that must be stated, especially for states that are dependent on the continued existence of the international order."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Washington, DC for bilateral talks with President Donald Trump at the White House on March 3, 2026. This marked Merz's second meeting with Trump as chancellor. The primary focus of discussions centered on the war in Iran, with Merz stating both leaders shared the objective of removing the Tehran regime, though emphasizing the need to plan for the aftermath. Additional agenda items included US trade agreements and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. German political opposition parties, including the SPD and Greens, urged Merz to question Trump's strategy regarding Iran and raised concerns about adherence to international law in US military actions.
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