Germany says it ‘anticipated’ US troop withdrawal after criticism of Iran war
Germany says it 'anticipated' the US withdrawal of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany amid escalating tensions with Iran. The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay tolls to Iran to safely use the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon is withdrawing roughly 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next year, a move Germany says it 'anticipated'. The decision comes as tensions between the US and Iran escalate, with President Donald Trump foreshadowing the cuts after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US for being 'humiliated' by Iran. The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay tolls to Iran to use the Strait of Hormuz. Israel's military warned residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid a fragile ceasefire, following Israeli strikes on the region that killed several people. The conflict between the US and Iran has now reached 60 days, requiring congressional authorization to continue under the War Powers resolution. The US and Iran remain deadlocked, with both sides signaling their ability to endure a prolonged stalemate.
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