US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
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The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months, following tensions between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran conflict.
Senior defense officials confirmed the Pentagon's plan to withdraw about 5,000 American forces from Germany, signaling President Trump's dissatisfaction with European allies' support in the U.S.-Iran war.
The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, amid escalating tensions between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran conflict.
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6-12 months, the Pentagon said Friday. President Donald Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.
U.S. military presence in Europe faced a sharp reduction on Friday after President Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, citing a widening rift with Berlin over the ongoing war in Iran.
The US Department of Defence plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid President Donald Trump’s feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany, intensifying his rift with European allies and NATO.
On May 1, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, signaling a major shift in U.S.-German relations.
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