Germany and US clash over Iran war policy, Germany orders troop pullout
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 05:55 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Middle East Eye reports a growing diplomatic row between Berlin and Washington over the handling of the war in Iran. The German defence minister, Hegseth, announced the removal of German troops from the region, prompting US officials to accuse Germany of undermining allied efforts. Both articles cover the same dispute, with the first focusing on the broader spat and the second emphasizing the troop removal order.