German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call with US President Donald Trump during which the two leaders discussed the conflict surrounding Iran and efforts toward a settlement in Ukraine.

“I had a good phone call with Donald Trump on his way back from China. We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran must not be allowed to have nuclear weapons,” Merz wrote on his X account.

The German chancellor also said the two leaders discussed the peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine and coordinated their positions ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

“The United States and Germany are strong partners in a strong NATO,” Merz added.