Merkel gov’t under pressure over Saudi tank deal!

Reuters reported from Riyadh on Monday that Saudi security sources had confirmed a deal for 200 Leopard 2 tanks, fueling a growing political debate over the arms sale after Der Spiegel magazine leaked first details about it on Sunday.

Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere called the issue a matter of national security, and declined comment. "Meetings of the national security council are classified and they