US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The US Department of Defence plans to withdraw troops from Germany amid a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. 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. The withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to twelve months.