Chancellor Merz Endorses Trump's Call for Middle East Ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to establish a sequential ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Chancellor Merz made his views known through a statement on his X account this Tuesday, calling on both nations to respect the ceasefire agreement.

In his message, Merz emphasized the potential positive outcomes of the ceasefire, particularly following the recent decisive U.S. military actions targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. 'If this ceasefire succeeds, it marks a very good development,' he noted.

Merz also revealed plans to engage in discussions with American and European partners during the NATO summit, focusing on strategies to stabilize the Middle East region. These talks are expected to occur on the summit's sidelines.

(With inputs from agencies.)