Trump Criticizes Merz on Iran War: "Doesn't Know What He's Talking About"

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German Chancellor expressed «disillusionment» regarding the Iran war. The UN reports that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has almost come to a standstill. US gasoline prices have risen to their highest point since the beginning of the conflict. All developments are being covered in this live blog.

Key Developments:

  • US President Donald Trump criticized Friedrich Merz, stating that Merz «doesn’t know what he’s talking about» in reference to the Iran conflict.
  • The UN has indicated that shipping traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz is on the verge of collapse.
  • Following the escalation of the conflict, the price of gasoline in the United States has surged to its highest level since the war began.