U.S. to pull 5,000 troops from Germany amid diplomatic row over Iran conflict
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:00 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
Washington announced the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers stationed in Germany, a move linked to tensions over the Iran war. The decision also featured a political jab from former President Donald Trump at German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for criticizing U.S.‑Israel actions. Financial Times reported the development.
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