Pentagon Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 US Troops from Germany
Germany's reluctance to support US military operations against Iran cited as reason; European allies react to potential troop reduction
Quick Look
- The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said.
- The decision comes after Germany's reluctance to help the United States in military operations against Iran caused discontent in Washington, according to the New York Times.
- European leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tuss, responded that NATO disintegration continues, while Bundestag Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Rowekamp called it a 'wake-up call' but not a reason for panic.
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The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said. The withdrawal is to be completed over the next six to twelve months.
According to the New York Times newspaper, Germany's reluctance to help the United States in military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington. The Pentagon said the withdrawal of troops from Germany is punishment for its position on Iran.
The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp.
According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not posed by its external enemies. "NATO disintegration continues," Tuss said on US decision to withdraw some troops from Germany.
According to a newspaper report, the differences between the Trump administration and European allies are starting to look irreconcilable. The US signals intention to punish rather than cooperate with Europe.
