- German Defense Minister downplays Pentagon's plan to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, calling it expected.
- Tensions rise between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over U.S. strategy in the Iran war.
- Pentagon cites strategic review for troop drawdown; no
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