politics
March 18, 2026
Bombing Iran is futile
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the US for lacking an Iran exit strategy, warning that bombing won’t bring regime change
TL;DR
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes bombing Iran is not an effective strategy for regime change.
- Merz criticized the US for lacking an exit strategy in the conflict with Iran.
- He rejected German participation in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing a lack of UN, EU, or NATO mandates.
- Merz called for the Iranian regime to be replaced by a democratically legitimate government.
- European nations decided against extending their Red Sea mission's remit to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Several countries, including France, Japan, Australia, and Greece, rejected calls to send vessels to the Strait of Hormuz.
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