Iran’s regime is finished, predicts Merz – POLITICO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that Iran’s clerical leadership is in ruins, arguing the Tehran regime can no longer survive without violence.

“If a regime can only stay in power through violence, then it is effectively finished. I assume that we are now witnessing the final days and weeks of this regime,” Merz told journalists during his visit to India.

“I hope there is a way to end this conflict peacefully. The mullah regime has to recognize that as well,” he added.