Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live
Summary
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within 6 to 12 months, as announced by President Donald Trump. The German defence minister said this move was expected and called on European countries to take more responsibility for their own security.Key Facts
- Germany hosts about 35,000 active US military personnel, the largest US presence in Europe.
- The US troop withdrawal is part of a plan to reduce American forces in Germany over the next year.
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US troop reduction was predictable.
- Pistorius emphasized that European countries, including Germany, need to strengthen their defence efforts.
- Germany is expanding its armed forces, buying new equipment faster, and improving infrastructure.
- Tensions rose after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US strategy toward Iran, calling the US “humiliated” by Iran.
- President Trump said he was not happy with a new peace proposal from Iran.
- The US is approving over $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle East allies while warning some European countries of delays in delivering US weapons.
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