Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany within 12 months. Trump orders troop withdrawal due to tensions with German Chancellor Merz over Iran strategy and defense spending. German Defence Minister Pistorius calls withdrawal 'foreseeable' and says Germany must assume greater security responsibility. Republican lawmakers warn troop withdrawal risks sending wrong signal to Putin. Expert Moelling notes battalion cancellation creates operational gap. Germany targets 3.1% GDP defense spending by 2027. Europe assumes primary responsibility for conventional deterrence