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Germany’s Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

By Thomson Reuters Apr 8, 2026 | 9:07 AM

BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ​spoke with U.S. ‌President Donald Trump by telephone on Wednesday afternoon after ‌the ​latter’s ⁠ceasefire with Iran, ⁠two German government source told Reuters.

According to Germany’s ​Bild newspaper, which first reported ⁠the ⁠call, the conversation ​was brief and ​friendly, with Merz looking ‌to get an overview on the current ⁠state of diplomatic affairs.

The two leaders did ⁠not ‌address Germany’s ⁠possible involvement in ​securing ‌the Strait ​of Hormuz, ⁠reported Bild.

(Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig ​Burger)