U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces review of troop deployments in Europe
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. troop levels in Europe during an address at NATO headquarters. He criticized the response of some allies to the war in Iran and called for a modernization of the alliance.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the United States will begin a six-month review of its troop deployments across Europe. The announcement was made during an address at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, where Hegseth also addressed the alliance's role and response to the war in Iran.
According to reporting from The Hill, Hegseth criticized several NATO allies for what he described as a "shameful" response to the conflict in Iran. He further characterized portions of the current alliance as a "paper tiger," suggesting that existing structures may not allow the organization to act with sufficient speed.
The Secretary proposed a transition toward a model he termed "NATO 3.0." This initiative is intended to restructure and modernize the capabilities of the alliance. The upcoming review is intended to ensure the organization can move more rapidly in its operations.
The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding European defense spending and the level of commitment from member states. Hegseth's remarks in Brussels focused on these factors as a means to advocate for more robust cooperation among allies.