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Trump Claims No Immediate Authorization Needed For Iran Military Operations

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US Defense Secretary Hexers has ordered the withdrawal of 10,000 soldiers from Germany. President Trump stated in a letter to Congress that he is adhering to the law, which requires Congressional approval for military-related declarations of ending hostilities. The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires Congressional approval by May 1 to continue military actions beyond the 60-day window. A ceasefire has been in place since April 8. The US military currently has approximately 86,000 soldiers stationed in Europe, including 39,000 in Germany. Trump argued in a letter to Congress that the current ceasefire prevents the expiration of Iran's 60-day military operation authority from triggering new hostilities. Friday marked 60 days since the US announced strikes on Iran that initiated the current war.

US Defense Secretary Hexers has ordered the withdrawal of 10,000 soldiers from Germany. President Trump stated in a letter to Congress that he is adhering to the law, which requires Congressional approval for military-related declarations of ending hostilities. The 1973 War Powers Resolution requires Congressional approval by May 1 to continue military actions beyond the 60-day window. A ceasefire has been in place since April 8. The US military currently has approximately 86,000 soldiers stationed in Europe, including 39,000 in Germany. Trump argued in a letter to Congress that the current ceasefire prevents the expiration of Iran's 60-day military operation authority from triggering new hostilities. Friday marked 60 days since the US announced strikes on Iran that initiated the current war. President Donald Trump used the social media platform Truth Social to signal an intent to bypass the 60-day statutory limit for using military force without Congressional approval. The post suggests the administration aims to avoid seeking approval for continued military operations that have exceeded 60 days since the start of hostilities on February 28. A commentator noted that Trump considers the current timeframe unconstitutional and argues that the interpretation of the law allows for a ceasefire to grant the administration additional practical margin. This stance was expressed during a session with the US Secretary of War in Congress. The resolution mandates the removal of US forces under certain conditions.

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hr-iNFO

“10000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abzuziehen. Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen 6 bis 12 Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

SWR Aktuell

“US-Verteidigungsminister Hexes hat angeordnet, 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abzuziehen. Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

NDR Info

“US-Verteidigungsminister Hexers hat angeordnet fünf ... 1.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abzuziehen. Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

BR24

“US-Verteidigungsminister Hexes hat angeordnet, 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abzuziehen. Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

hr-iNFO

“Derzeit sind mehr als 36.000 US-Soldaten in Deutschland stationiert. Die deutsche Wirtschaft kritisiert die von US-Präsident Trump.”

SRF 4 News

“5000 US-Soldaten sollen aus Deutschland abgezogen werden. Dies hat US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hexeth gemäß Angaben seines Ministeriums angeordnet.”

BR24

“Allerdings hatte sich auch schon in den Wochen davor, dass ohne US-Verteidigungsminister Hexes hat angeordnet, 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abzuziehen.”

BR24

“Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

BR24

“Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagte, der Schritt solle binnen sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein. Präsident Trump hatte den Abzug bereits vor einigen Tagen angedroht.”

SRF 4 News

“Der Abzug soll innerhalb von sechs bis zwölf Monaten abgeschlossen sein. Das Verteidigungsministerium mit. US-Präsident Donald Trump hat bereits vor einigen Tagen mit einem Abzug gedroht”

BBC World Service

“thousands of its troops from Germany. The Pentagon said they would be removed over the next six to twelve months.”

Skai 100.3

“The Pentagon will withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany within 6-12 months if announced, amidst negotiations between President Trump and European NATO allies regarding the war in Ukraine.”

BBC World Service

“The Pentagon said they would be removed over the next six to twelve months. President Trump has criticised the German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz for not sending forces to help open the Strait of Hormuz.”

Skai 100.3

“Η συμφωνία ή τους ίσοπεδονουμε. Οι νομμένες πολιτείες θα αποσύρουν 5.000 ευεστρετουϊκούς από τη Γερμανία, εντός 6-12 μηνών αν ακοινωσέχθες στο πεντάγον”

Mastodon

“US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat”

Mastodon

“Trump retirará 5.000 soldados estadounidenses de Alemania”

Mastodon

“Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany”

Mastodon

“U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says”

Mastodon

“Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany”

Mastodon

“The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6–12 months”

Mastodon

“US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next…”

Times Radio UK

“the president is pursuing his, well, his peak at the president of Germany, the prime minister of Germany, Mr. Maris, and saying that he's going to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany”

Mastodon

“U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat”

Hacker News

“U.S. to Withdraw 5k Troops from Germany, Pentagon Says.”

Hacker News

“Troops from Germany, Pentagon Says.”

Al Araby Radio

“أعلنت وزارة الحرب الأمركية البنتغان إبرامة”

TSF Notícias

“O Pentágono anuncia que está a reavaliar as posições militares na Europa e diz que a administração Trump manda retirar”

TSF Notícias

“posições militares na Europa e diz que a administração Trump manda retirar”

TSF Notícias

“o Pentágono confirma que, por ordem da administração Trump, vai retirar 5 mil militares estacionados em solo alemão.”

TSF Notícias

“A Pentagon source, requesting anonymity, tells the Guardian that this decision does not mean that the United States is abandoning its responsibilities in the Atlantic Alliance.”

WTOP Washington DC

“The US is pulling thousands of troops out of Germany.”

WTOP Washington DC

“US is pulling thousands of troops out of Germany.”

SWR Aktuell

“Der Vollzug soll schrittweise über 6 bis 12 Monate erfolgen, sagte ein Sprecher des Pentagon.”

Cadena SER

“Es se prevé que la retirada se realice entre los próximos seis meses o un año.”

LBC London

“The US is to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed America is being humiliated by Iran.”

hr-iNFO

“Drei Viertel von 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abziehen. Der Vollzug soll schrittweise über 6 bis 12 Monate erfolgen, sagte ein Sprecher des Pentagon aus Washington, Anis Schneider.”

WDR 5

“1.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland ab. Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagt, dass der Schritt solle in 6 bis 12 Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

WDR 5

“Ein Sprecher des Pentagon sagt, dass der Schritt solle in 6 bis 12 Monaten abgeschlossen sein.”

MDR Kultur

“Die USA werden laut Verteidigungsministerium etwa 5.000 Soldaten aus Deutschland abziehen. Der Vollzug soll schrittweise über 6 bis 12 Monate erfolgen, sagte ein Sprecher des Pentagon.”

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