German Chancellor Merz says US troop drawdown unrelated to Iran policy dispute
Chancellor Friedrich Merz downplayed any rift with Washington, stating that criticism of former President Donald Trump’s Iran strategy has no connection to the United States’ decision to withdraw troops from Germany. Al Jazeera reports Merz dismissed the link between the Iran disagreement and the troop pullout, while Deutsche Welle adds that Merz emphasized his shared goal with Trump of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Both outlets convey his intent to maintain strong Germany‑US ties.
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