Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran
"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during an industrial sector association BDI event in Berlin, Germany, June 23, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/CHRISTIAN MANG)ByREUTERSUpdated: