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US to Review Europe Forces, Plot Gradual NATO Drawdown

6/25/2026

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe and a gradual NATO asset drawdown.
The review follows a decision to pull troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the war in Iran.
Polish officials warn the reversal could result in a permanent U.S. base in Poland.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and other European leaders have asked Washington for a drawdown roadmap.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe and a gradual NATO asset drawdown.
The review follows a decision to pull troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the war in Iran.
Polish officials warn the reversal could result in a permanent U.S. base in Poland.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and other European leaders have asked Washington for a drawdown roadmap.