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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months amid Trump’s row with Berlin over Iran war
Updated On: 03 May, 2026 10:22 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
After Germany stands its ground and refuses to support the US in the Iran war, Pentagon announces a cut in troops stationed in Germany within the next year
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday the withdrawal of American troops from Germany had been expected and that Europe needed to do more to ensure its own security. PIC/PTI
The United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the US’s war with Iran. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticised Washington’s lack of strategy in the war.
Ain Baal, Lebanon. PIC/PTI
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