Merz says he will keep working with Trump after public dispute over Iran

What triggered the public dispute between Merz and Trump?

The clash followed Merz's criticism of U.S. handling of the Iran conflict, including comments that Washington had no clear strategy and was being humiliated in negotiations; Trump then publicly criticized Merz in response El Economista,Al Jazeera Online,Deutsche Welle.

Did Merz say the U.S. troop reduction in Germany was retaliation?

No. Merz said the planned cut of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany had "no connection" to his disagreement with Trump over Iran and argued the move was not a new development Newsweek,Українська …,Deutsche Welle.

What remains uncertain in the U.S.-Germany security relationship?

Merz said he does not currently expect the U.S. to provide Tomahawk missiles that had been promised earlier, because the Americans may not have enough systems available, though he said the option is still not ruled out Livesystems,ZEIT ONLINE,Коммерсант.….