US announces withdrawal of thousands of troops from Germany
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:00 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
The Department of Defense confirmed plans to pull several thousand soldiers out of Germany, citing shifting security priorities. The move follows German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism that the United States was being "humiliated" by Iran’s leadership. Analysts warn the drawdown could affect NATO’s eastern flank.
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