Germany’s vice chancellor Lars Klingbeil, deputy to Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, says the United States President Donald Trump should not offer advice to Germany and instead focus on ending the war in Iran. He argues that Trump has “made a mess” of the Iran war and that the impact of the conflict is falling on others. Klingbeil links the situation to rising fuel prices, saying the president bears responsibility for the fallout. The comments reflect Germany’s criticism of Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict and its economic consequences. Klingbeil’s stance emphasizes that Germany’s priorities should be shaped by ending the war and addressing its effects, rather than responding to suggestions from Washington. The report presents the remarks as part of broader political debate in Germany about relations with the US and the handling of regional security issues tied to the Iran war.