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US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany
Key takeaways
- The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.
- The drawdown is to be completed over the next six to 12 months, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.
- "The decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground," he added.
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The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.
https://p.dw.com/p/5D9Oh Ramstein in southern Germany is regarded as the US' largest overseas air force base [FILE: Mar 24, 2022]Image: Becker Bredel/IMAGOAdvertisement US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 American troops stationed in Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday.
The drawdown is to be completed over the next six to 12 months, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.
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