U.S. being "humiliated" by Iran, says German Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the U.S. is being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership, questioning Washington's exit strategy. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick breaks down the German leader's comments.

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