Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions

“Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States remains Germany’s “most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance”, in a post on X, as Germany seeks to ease tensions following plans to withdraw US troops. His remarks come after Washington announced a reduction of about 5,000 troops from Germany. The move, ordered by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been seen as a response to disagreements over the war involving Iran. Merz had earlier criticised Tehran’s stance in negotiations, prompting a sharp response from President Donald Trump, who threatened the troop reduction. The United States is and will remain Germany‘s most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance. We share a common goal: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. — Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) May 3, 2026

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