"This is, of course, damaging our economies. This is true for the oil prices, and this is true for the gas prices as well. So that's the reason why we all hope that this war will come to an end as soon as possible."
"We are hoping that the Israeli and the American army are doing the right things to bring this to an end and to have, really, a new government in place that is coming back to peace and freedom."
"We are on the same page in terms of getting this terrible regime in Tehran away."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the White House to meet President Trump, becoming the first foreign leader to see him after US-Israeli bombing of Iran began. While backing the military campaign's objectives, Merz expressed concern about economic damage from rising oil and gas prices, calling for the war's swift conclusion. He aligned with Trump on opposing Iran's current regime and supporting a new government based on peace and freedom. Trump praised Merz favorably compared to former Chancellor Merkel. The meeting addressed Ukraine, EU-US trade relations, and transatlantic ties. Germany, France, and Britain committed only to defensive measures in the Gulf, drawing criticism from US officials for insufficient support.
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