US rift with EU allies grows: Hegseth orders withdrawal of troops from Germany

The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, highlighting rising tensions with European allies over the Iran war. Germany emphasized the importance of US forces while pushing for greater defense independence, raising concerns about NATO and transatlantic relations.

Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports.

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