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Pentagon chief Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month review of American deployment in Europe. He was addressing counterparts at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, amid a push for a sustained reduction in US military presence in Europe. Mr Hegseth stressed that Europe must do more for its own security, or face a cut in US payment of dues. He also slammed the lack of support for Washington in its attacks on Iran. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month review of American deployment in Europe. He was addressing counterparts at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, amid a push for a sustained reduction in US military presence in Europe. Mr Hegseth stressed that Europe must do more for its own security, or face a cut in US payment of dues. He also slammed the lack of support for Washington in its attacks on Iran. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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