German military to leave base in Iraq’s Irbil by September, Spiegel reports
The troops will go by the end of September, Spiegel said, citing a parliamentary defense committee briefing
Germany has already sharply reduced its presence in the Middle East due to security risks
July 10, 2026 18:54
BERLIN: Germany will withdraw troops from the northern Iraqi city of Irbil and close a field camp there, after US moves to remove a protection force as part of its own drawdown plans, Spiegel reported on Friday.
