US Considers Reducing Troops in Germany Amid Tensions with Iran
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 19:35 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
President Trump has threatened to reduce US troop presence in Germany, citing tensions with Iran. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the US as being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership. The move would be a response to rising regional tensions.
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