US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United States

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US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens

US-German relations are straining as President Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of troops from US bases in Germany. This decision follows Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks that Iran is 'humiliating' the US. The situation highlights the escalating tensions surrounding the war on Iran.

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