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US Defense Secretary Announces Review of European Forces, Criticizes NATO Allies
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US troop deployments in Europe, threatening to cut NATO funding if allies do not meet defense spending targets. He criticized allies for failing to support US operations against Iran, including denying overflight and basing rights. NATO confirmed European allies boosted spending by $90 billion in 2025 but acknowledged immediate reductions in US contributions.