German chancellor says Iran regime living its 'last days'

BERLIN

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that Iran's regime was living out its last days, as pressure grew on the Islamic republic over 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."