Merz urges Iran to reopen Hormuz, resume talks German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations, adding Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. “We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now,” Merz wrote on X. Trump says 20-year Iran nuclear pause must be credible US President Donald Trump said he could accept Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years if Tehran makes what he described as a “real” commitment. Trump made the remarks on Air Force One following departure from Beijing on Friday. Trump weighs lifting…
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