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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The drawdown follows a force-posture review and comes amid tensions with Germany over the Iran war, with completion expected in six to 12 months.
- On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, with the Pentagon announcing the drawdown will occur over the next six to 12 months.
- Friction intensified after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed Iran was "humiliating" the United States during negotiations, prompting President Donald Trump to retaliate with criticism of German policy.
- The withdrawal represents 14% of the 36,000 U.S. personnel stationed in Germany, affecting a brigade combat team and a planned long-range fires battalion deployment.
- NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated the alliance is "working with the U.S. to understand the details," adding the adjustment "underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence."
- Senator Jack Reed warned the action "suggests American commitments to our allies are dependent on the president's mood," while analysts note the shift aligns with efforts to prioritize the Indo-Pacific region.
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US to withdraw troops from Germany amid NATO tensions
NATO is reviewing a United States plan to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, a move that comes amid political tension between Washington and European allies over the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The Pentagon said the reduction would take place over the next six to twelve months following a review of US force posture in Europe. Around 36,000 American troops are currently stationed in Germany, the largest US military presence on the…
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