Merz: Mideast war ‘benefits no one and harms many,’ must end quickly

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that the Middle East war should end “as soon as possible” as the conflict “benefits no one and harms many economically, including us.”

Asked whether Europeans should make direct contact with Iran to ask for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, Merz says: “We are making every effort to end this war… all diplomatic channels are being used.”

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