Trump announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid Iran‑US tensions
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:09 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Former US President Donald Trump said he will pull 5,000 troops out of NATO ally Germany as the dispute over the war in Iran deepens. The move follows criticism from the Pentagon and raises concerns about NATO cohesion.
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