Merz Says Iran Regime Living Its ‘Last Days’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that Iran’s regime was living out its last days, as pressure grew on the Islamic republic over crackdowns on protests that have reportedly killed hundreds of people.

“When a regime can only hold on to power through violence, then it is effectively finished,” Merz told reporters in Bengaluru during a visit to India.

“I believe that we are now witnessing the last days and weeks of this regime.”

Iran’s leaders have “no legitimacy” as they were not elected by the people and the population was now “rising up“, Merz said, adding, “I hope that there is a way to end this conflict peacefully.” (AFP)