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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-28T19:20:34.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
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    "Donald Trump",
    "Germany",
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  "textContent": "German Chancellor Merz said that Washington appeared to lack a clear military strategy in Iran. He also questioned the possible ‘exit’ scenarios for the Trump administration. During a public visit in his home town region of Sauerland, Merz said: The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy […]\n\nBy The Canary",
  "title": "If America’s war is strategically stupid, why won’t Europe cut the rope?"
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