The Pentagon is reportedly considering withdrawing up to one-third of the roughly 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, largely affecting Germany, Italy and Spain. The review follows European allies' refusal to grant US forces airbase access for strikes on Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to decide by November 6, amid concerns over NATO deterrence and Russia's war on Ukraine.
US Weighs Major Troop Cuts in Europe After Base Refusals
Source: Al Jazeera