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U.S. Withdraws 5,000 Troops from Germany
The White House announced the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. President Trump also threatened Spain with NATO expulsion after it refused to allow its territory for attacks on Iran. NATO is set to launch a major military exercise in Europe involving 15,000 personnel.
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U.S. -Israeli attack on Iran and subsequent ceasefire efforts had humiliated America.
Merz said: 'An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards. U.S. troops out of Germany in response to the criticism, and also threatened Spain with expulsion from NATO after Spain and Italy refused to allow their territory to be used for attacks on Iran.
Trump stated: 'Look, why shouldn’t I? S. president did not consult NATO allies before the attack on Iran alongside Israel. U.S.
Personnel and 10,000 allied personnel training from the Baltic to the Black Sea. NATO is run by Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus G Grynkewich. U.S.
Republican Representative Don Bacon wrote on X on Thursday that the continued attacks on NATO allies are counterproductive and hurt Americans. Bacon added: 'The two big airfields in Germany give us great access in three continents. Up to 90,000 American troops are based in Europe, with around 35,000 in Germany.
U.S. personnel in army, navy, and air force facilities there. U.S. personnel are based in Spain.
U.S. has more bombs and missiles than ever, more than double what was had when the Iran situation started.
Ukraine is building a new axis with Turkey as mediator, Europe as primary defense partner, and joint weapons production. U.S. commitment at its core.
