Germany's Merz reports good phone call with Trump after Iran spat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he held a good phone call with Donald Trump after a recent public disagreement over Iran.
Merz said he initiated the call.
The only confirmed detail about the exchange is that it took place soon after Merz told young people: "I am a great admirer of America.
My admiration is not increasing at the moment." The remarks point to a brief but visible strain in the transatlantic relationship, even as both sides have now signalled a more constructive tone.
No further details of the conversation have been made public.
The episode matters because Germany and the United States remain central partners on diplomacy and security, and comments from their leaders can quickly draw attention in both capitals.
A short exchange like this can be read as a test of how both governments manage disagreements in public.
At present, there is no indication of any formal policy change or follow-up meeting linked to the call.
The available information only confirms that the conversation happened and that Merz described it positively.
