Merz schilderte auch, was er Trump in einem Telefonat am Sonntag zu dessen Kritik an ausbleibender Hilfe der Verbündeten gesagt habe: „Ich habe ihm gesagt, wenn du willst, dass wir helfen, dann frag uns bitte vorher, upfront (im Voraus), und nicht über die Zeitungen hinterher. Das ist ein Umgang, den wir einfach nicht akzeptieren können. Das werden wir auch nicht zulassen.“
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German Chancellor Merz says he has doubts over Iran war aims
„We are trying to influence Israel, with limited success, I admit,“ he added.
Merz said he had sought in a recent phone call with Trump to explain that this is not NATO‘s war, adding, „I think he understood this.“
Germany could in future help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, for example with mine clearance, provided there were an international mandate and approval from the German parliament.
But the chancellor stressed that this was a long way off and not an option as long as the war continued.
Krieg in Iran: Trump kritisiert Merz und droht der NATO
Der Republikaner attackierte bei einem Kongress in Miami erneut zunächst die NATO-Verbündeten Frankreich und Großbritannien – und kam dann auf Deutschland zu sprechen: „Der deutsche Bundeskanzler – das sind alles meine Freunde – Friedrich. Der deutsche Bundeskanzler, er sagte: ‚Das ist nicht unser Krieg‘.“ Trump schob nach, dass dann der Ukraine-Krieg auch nicht der der USA sei.
Bereits am Vortag hatte Trump Deutschland kritisiert. Er habe es als „unangemessen“ empfunden, dass von deutscher Seite geäußert worden sei: „Das ist nicht unser Krieg.“
„Russische Drohnen dringen in Nato-Luftraum ein“ – wenn Fake News zur „Wahrheit“ in deutschen Medien werden
Und diese Schlagzeilen dokumentieren: Ein großer Teil der Medien ist den Anforderungen, die der journalistische Beruf an sie stellt, nicht gewachsen.
The government was briefed on drone incidents in Estonia linked to the counter-offensive of Ukraine
(March 25, 2026)
“The war has now entered its fifth year, and its effects occasionally spill across borders. Today, not for the first time, also into Estonia. What is important is that Estonia was not the target of the attack,” emphasised Prime Minister Kristen Michal. “These are large-scale Ukrainian counter-attacks against the aggression of Russia, targeting the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. These are the ports through which Russia exports energy resources, providing Putin with funds to wage war, undermine the independence of European and other countries, conduct war against Ukraine, and kill people. The attacks today occurred in three waves, and some of the drones which were used in the attack reached here.
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Early this morning at 3.43 a.m., a drone struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant. No people were injured. Based on current information, the drone was not directed at Estonia but deviated here from its intended trajectory. Later, at around 8.30 a.m., another aerial object crossed Lake Peipus into Estonia, triggering the hazard alert system.
Estonia and Latvia say drones hit their NATO territory as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
(March 25, 2026)
Estonia‘s Internal Security Service said a drone entered the country from Russia and slammed into the chimney of a power station, while Latvia‘s armed forces reported a drone crashing onto the country‘s territory without causing any damage.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said the drone was Ukrainian. Estonian officials said the the stray drones entered from Russian air space „during a Ukrainian counterattack.“
Energie-Lockdown: Ägypten verhängt Sperrstunde
Als Reaktion auf die Energiepreisexplosion hat die ägyptische Regierung eine landesweite Geschäftssperrstunde verhängt. Ab dem heutigen Samstag müssen Geschäfte, Restaurants, Cafés und Einkaufszentren unter der Woche um 21 Uhr schließen. Donnerstags und freitags dürfen sie bis 22 Uhr geöffnet bleiben.
Zunächst wird die Maßnahme für ein Monat verhängt. Ministerpräsident Mostafa Madbouly begründete den Schritt mit den gestiegenen Energiepreisen. .
PM apologises for disruption stemming from government’s handling of oil crisis
Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul offered a public apology today for the disruptions people are experiencing as a result of the government’s handling of the current oil crisis.
He raised his hands in a “wai” gesture of apology during the regular press gaggle this morning at Government House.
Two Thai ships cleared through Hormuz; fate of 3 crew remains unknown
Iranian and Omani teams have reached the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree, hit by an Iranian projectile earlier this month near the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday.
Further information is being verified, and it is hoped that three missing crew are safe, he added.
Meanwhile, Iran has agreed to Thailand’s request to allow two Thai vessels, one belonging to Bangchak and another to SCG Chemicals, to transit the strait.
Pakistan hosts critical talks as Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian leaders arrive for Iran Peace Talks
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is hosting high-stakes diplomatic blitz, racing to defuse tensions between the US and Iran. Leading regional diplomacy, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirms that the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt will arrive in Islamabad this Sunday for high-stakes talks.
The crucial meeting, originally slated to be held in Turkiye, has been moved to Pakistan after Dar personally stepped in and invited the delegations, citing scheduling constraints. The move signals Islamabad’s growing diplomatic clout and urgency in addressing key regional challenges.
Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the situation.
Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several U.S. refueling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.