US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Trump-Merz Dispute
The United States Department of Defense has announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months.This move fulfills a threat made by former President Donald Trump following tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz related to the ongoing war in Iran.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the withdrawal, stating that the decision follows a thorough review of the department's force posture in Europe and reflects theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.The troop reduction represents approximately 14 percent of the 36,000 American service members currently stationed in Germany.The US maintains several major military facilities in Germany,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
