"The planned drawback comes as US President Donald Trump feuds with European allies for not doing more to assist in the US-Israel war against Iran. He has voiced particular ire at Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who recently said the US was being humiliated by Iran's leadership."
"Former US diplomat Donald Jensen said the US's announced troop withdrawal reflects shifting US military priorities and could signal a longer-term reconfiguration of Europe's security framework."
"Jensen told Al Jazeera, adding that more American troops could now be sent closer to China, which Washington views as a greater threat than Russia."
"German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany had anticipated a US drawback and that Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security."
The US intends to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months due to rising tensions over the Iran war. NATO is evaluating the implications of this decision, which reflects a shift in US military priorities. President Trump has criticized European allies, particularly Germany, for not supporting the US-Israel stance against Iran. Former diplomat Donald Jensen noted that this troop reduction may indicate a long-term change in Europe's security framework, with a potential focus on countering China instead of Russia.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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