US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO on Thursday that the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within the next six months, as Washington presses allies to boost their own defences amid anger over allied responses to the Iran conflict.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO Thursday that the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force posture in Europe within six months, according to a report by Insider Paper. Hegseth said the review comes as Washington pressures allies to increase their own defense spending and capabilities, amid frustration with allied responses to the ongoing US campaign against Iran.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, Hegseth has repeatedly warned that the US would strike Iran hard and recently said Washington would maintain a large military presence in the region and reinstate a siege if Tehran does not meet commitments. The review of European forces signals a potential reallocation of US military resources as the Pentagon prioritizes the Middle East theater.
The remarks to NATO follow earlier reporting that the Pentagon planned to reduce the number of US fighter jets assigned to NATO in Europe from 150 to 100. The current announcement does not specify which forces or basing arrangements would change, and the review's outcome remains pending. Israel, a key security partner in the region, maintains close coordination with US Central Command operations.
- DevelopingHegseth says US will keep large forces in region, reinstate Iran siege if commitments unmet
- ConfirmedHegseth warns US will hit Iran hard on American terms
- StrongReport: Pentagon to cut US fighter jets assigned to NATO in Europe from 150 to 100
- DevelopingHegseth threatens 'iron siege' on Iran if nuclear commitments broken
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