Germany says it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live
German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. The German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said that it was “foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from Europe , after the Pentagon announced it would pull thousands of American soldiers from Germany. Trump said he is “not satisfied” with a new proposal from Iran on ending the war, as peace talks remain s
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- Germany says it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – liveGuardian - World · Taz Ali · May 2, 2026, 7:52 AM
- Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – liveGuardian - World · Lucy Campbell (now); Taz Ali and Hamish Mackay (earlier) · May 2, 2026, 4:28 PM
- Top Republicans express concern over withdrawal of US troops from Germany – liveGuardian - World · Lucy Campbell (now); Taz Ali and Hamish Mackay (earlier) · May 2, 2026, 5:22 PM
- Top Republicans express concern over withdrawal of US troops from Germany – as it happened
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