Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Wednesday afternoon after the latter's ceasefire with Iran, twoGerman government source told Reuters.

According to Germany's Bild newspaper, whichfirst reported the call, the conversation was brief and friendly, with Merz looking to get an overview on the current state of diplomatic affairs.

The two leaders did not address Germany's possible involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, reported Bild.

-Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Ludwig Burger/Reuters