The US plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany within 6 to 12 months, ending a Trump-era threat. The move affects roughly 14% of American forces stationed there and is linked to ongoing disagreements over the Iran conflict. Democrats and security think tanks warn it could weaken US posture in Europe and inadvertently benefit Russia.
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