Afghanistan, May 2 -- The Pentagon is reviewing a potential withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany as tensions grow between Donald Trump and European allies over Iran war support.

Senior U.S. defense officials said the Pentagon is reviewing a proposal to withdraw around 5,000 American troops from Germany, in a move linked to growing dissatisfaction by Donald Trump with allied support in the conflict involving Iran.

The potential drawdown comes as disagreements deepen between Washington and European partners over strategy and burden-sharing. Trump has recently suggested reducing troop levels following a public exchange with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Merz said earlier this week that the United States lacks a clear strategy regardin...