German Chancellor issues strong warning to Iranian government

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that the days of the Iranian government are numbered. Speaking at a press conference alongside Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă, Merz said,

“A regime that maintains power through open violence and fear against its own people has its days counted.”

Merz added that the collapse of the Iranian government could happen in just a few weeks, emphasizing that the regime no longer has any moral legitimacy to govern the country.

The statement comes at a time when US President Donald Trump is issuing renewed threats of intervention in Iran following a crackdown on protests.

On the other hand, President Trump once again warned Iran, stating that a large US naval fleet is advancing toward the country with full force, determination, and a clear mission.

In a statement shared on social media, Trump said the fleet, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, is even larger than the one previously sent to Venezuela.

“Like the Venezuela deployment, this fleet is capable of completing its mission quickly and forcefully if necessary,” Trump said.

He added that he hopes Iran will return to the negotiating table promptly and engage in discussions for a fair, balanced agreement, including commitments to no nuclear weapons, ensuring a deal beneficial to all parties involved.