U.S. to withdraw 5K troops from Germany, Pentagon says amid Trump-Merz feud

Naijaonpoint_ng | 02-05-2026 12:56pm |

The Pentagon announced on Friday that approximately 5,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Germany within the next six to twelve months. This decision follows recent tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, particularly regarding the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The troop reduction aligns with Trump's earlier threats to decrease military presence in NATO ally countries amid ongoing diplomatic disputes.

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