The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, according to senior U.S. officials.

The troop reduction will affect current U.S. forces stationed in Germany, which currently hosts more than 35,000 American service members. The withdrawal is expected to include a brigade combat team and potentially other military units already deployed in the country.

President Trump had indicated earlier this week that he was reviewing a possible reduction of troops in Germany. The redeployment will bring U.S. force levels in Germany roughly back to pre-2022 numbers.

The announcement comes amid tensions between the United States and Germany. Multiple sources cited disagreements between the allies, with some reports specifically mentioning disputes over Iran policy and criticism from German leadership regarding U.S. military actions.

Germany serves as a key strategic location for U.S. military operations in Europe and has hosted American forces since the end of World War II. The country remains one of the largest hosts of U.S. troops overseas, serving as a hub for American military activities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.