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Iran. The US president suggested on Thursday that Merz should focus on German and European affairs rather than comment on the conflict in the Middle East. “The Chancellor of Germany
US said it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/trump-threatens-withdraw-troops-italy-spain-strait-hormuz), as Trump reacted angrily to comments from the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, who had said Iran
comments that Merz was doing a “terrible” job as chancellor. Merz on Sunday said the US decision on troops had “no connection” with the recent disagreements. The chancellor also appeared to confirm that [a planned
comments which prompted the US president to threaten to withdraw thousands of US troops from bases in Germany. Since coming to office a year ago, Chancellor Merz has often indicated that Trump's policies have
comments earlier this week, when [the chancellor said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/us-humiliated-iran-leadership-trump-merz) and criticised Washington for having no exit strategy from the war. On Thursday, Merz sought to strike
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has tried to downplay tensions with the United States after Washington announced plans to reduce the number of American troops in Germany. Merz said US plans to withdraw troops have “no connection
comment. On Friday, the Pentagon announced it was [withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/trump-threatens-withdraw-troops-italy-spain-strait-hormuz) in response to the country’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, saying the US was being “humiliated” by Iran
Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about! If Iran had a Nuclear Weapon, the whole World would
Iran comments grows – live Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. The German defence minister, **Boris Pistorius,** said that it was **“foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from
commented on the chancellor’s remarks. “Merz advises against travelling to the US due to the ‘political climate’. Ironically, it is a chancellor who is deliberately leading his own country towards social and economic ruin
US decision to pull troops out of Germany "underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence and take on a greater share of the responsibility for our shared security
Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised his approach to the war in Iran, suggesting that US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators. In his post, Trump said he is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops
chancellor “doesn’t know what he’s talking about!” Earlier on Wednesday Merz brushed off those comments, saying his relationship with Trump remains “as good as ever”, but the president’s threat to withdrawal US
comment on Tuesday reflected his often-expressed frustration with European and [NATO allies](/news/2026/4/24/us-weighs-retaliation-against-nato-allies-over-iran-war-divisions-reuters) over their unwillingness to fully back the war or take part in it. “The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks
Germany's defence expenditure is set to reach 3.1% of GDP, taking into account other defence funds including Berlin's aid to Ukraine as it continues to fight against invading Russian troops. In a post
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States is being “humiliated” in its [war with Iran](/news/2026/4/27/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-59-amid-diplomatic-push-to-end-conflict), warning that Washington lacks a clear path out of the conflict as Tehran gains the upper hand. Speaking
chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being [“humiliated”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/us-humiliated-iran-leadership-trump-merz) by Iran. The Pentagon then announced on Friday it was withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany. The decision came after a “thorough review
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “[humiliated](/news/2026/4/27/iran-very-skilful-as-us-humiliated-says-german-chancellor)” in negotiations with Iran. ## Which car companies would be hit the hardest? European carmakers would be hit by tariffs. Car trade is a significant portion
Germany, the Baltics and others will receive our special favor. Allies that do not, allies that still fail to do their part for collective defence will face consequences." "The President is obviously upset by Europeans
chancellor, Friedrich Merz, [already locked in a clash with Trump over the Iran war and the reduction of US troops stationed in Germany](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/03/merz-not-giving-up-on-working-with-trump-despite-iran-war-spat), has been unable to protect Schmidt from US pressure