The US ambassador to Germany has sharply criticized Angela Merkel's government for its reluctance to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. "America has sacrificed a lot to help Germany remain part of the West," Richard Grenell said. "Germany is the biggest economic power in Europe. This success brings global responsibilities." <br />Germany's Foreign Ministry has rejected the US request, saying that priority should be given to diplomatic efforts and to de-escalating tensions with Iran.<br />For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/<br />Follow DW on social media:<br />►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/<br />►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews<br />►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dw_stories/<br />Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIgOXM2JEQ2Pv2d0_PVfcg<br />DW Deutsch Abonnieren: http://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelle?sub_confirmation=1<br />Mehr Nachrichten unter: https://www.dw.com/de/<br />DW in den Sozialen Medien:<br />►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/<br />►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews<br />►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dw_stories/<br />
