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Pentagon Orders 5,000 Troop Withdrawal from Germany in Move Linked to Berlin's Iran Stance

The Pentagon has formally ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 American troops from Germany, according to statements attributed to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday. The announcement marks a significant escalation in the diplomatic rift between Washington and Berlin, which has deepened over Germany's criticism of American military action against Iran.

By Monexus Staff Writer·europe·1-minute read·2 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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https://t.me/tasnimnews_en/41752
https://t.me/JahanTasnim/89211
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