Trump accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of endorsing Iran’s nuclear weapons capability and warned the world would be held hostage.
Trump also denounced Germany’s economic performance, claiming the country is performing poorly both economically and otherwise.
Merz responded that Iran humiliates the U.S. by sending officials to Pakistan without results and said no U.S. exit strategy is visible.
The exchange underscores growing tensions between Washington and European NATO allies over Iran and other issues.