Trump also said he may consider pulling US troops from bases in Italy and Spain, after being prompted by rightwing reporter – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 April

Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated

His statement follows German chancellor Friedrich Merz criticising his ongoing war in Iran

US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran

His statement follows German chancellor Friedrich Merz criticising his ongoing war in Iran

US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflict

US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in Germany

Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.

Trump also said he may consider pulling US troops from bases in Italy and Spain, after being prompted by rightwing reporter – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 April

US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz

Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance

Friedrich Merz calling out Trump’s foreign policy is an effort to get the US president to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies, explains world affairs…