Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over U.S. military strategy and Iran policy. The move follows Trump's criticism of Merz's stance on Iran and previous troop reductions, with the full withdrawal expected to conclude within six to twelve months.