First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

Summary: This report from World news | The Guardian covers recent developments in the Middle East region, specifically focusing on Military signals.

The US president has criticised Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel eraGood morning.Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain a day after he saying was looking at curtailing the number deployed in Germany.