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- President Donald Trump said he would consider withdrawing U.S. troops from Italy and Spain after accusing them of not assisting the United States.
- Hosting about 13,000 U.S. troops at seven naval bases in Italy and roughly 3,800 U.S. personnel at Rota and Morón in Spain, both sites are commanded by Spanish officers and U.S.-funded.
- Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto rejected the accusation and said Italy offered to protect Hormuz shipping.
