PoliticsMay 15 at 07:48 AM

German Chancellor Merz says he had a productive call with US President Trump

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Discussed Ukraine and coordinated their positions. Iran must return to negotiating table, calls for Strait of Hormuz to be opened and rules out Tehran having nuclear weapons. US and Germany are strong partners in a strong NATO.

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