German chancellor says U.S. “humiliated” by Iran as war strategy falters The German chancellor criticized the United States for lacking a convincing strategy in its war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global energy markets and causing soaring oil prices. Merz compared the Iran conflict to past U.S. military failures in Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran has skillfully stalled negotiations, humiliating Washington by sending envoys home without results. The war is costing Germany heavily and worsening Europe’s energy crisis from earlier self-inflicted infrastructure damage. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday delivered a blistering critique of the United States’ handling of its…

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