Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live
Summary
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is thinking about reducing the number of American troops in Germany after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. war with Iran and said the U.S. is being "humiliated" by Iran. This came shortly after Trump's phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, where they discussed Iran and a possible temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the U.S. may reduce troop numbers in Germany soon.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. for the war against Iran, calling it costly and humiliating.
- Merz also said the U.S. has no clear plan to end the Iran conflict.
- Trump accused Merz of supporting Iran having nuclear weapons, which Trump opposes.
- Trump and Putin recently spoke on the phone about Iran and a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said his team will check details of Russia’s ceasefire proposal.
- Zelenskyy wants a long-term ceasefire and lasting peace, not just a short pause for a Russian parade.
- The situation is causing tension between the U.S. and Germany, and affects NATO relations.
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