Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
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The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies, announcing a Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe.
He said that too many NATO allies failed to support the US on Iran in what he called a "shameful" denial of access, basing and overflight.
Pete Hegseth says the review would last for up to six months and include consultations with Congress.
U.S. Defense Secretary lambasted European allies for failing to provide U.S. forces access to bases in Europe to launch attacks on Iran, calling it ‘shameful’
Defence secretary announced decision as he scolded Nato allies for failing to support Washington in Iran war
The U.S. defense secretary also said it was "shameful" that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran.
Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting
US president Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for European NATO allies to divert more money to defence spending.
This comes ahead of a summit with US President Donald Trump in July.
BRUSSELS, June 17 - Other NATO members have increased their contributions to the alliance's crisis forces to fill many of the gaps left by U.S. cuts to its commitments, NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened NATO allies over lack of spending and tepid support for the war in Iran. Members say they are on the right path but need time as NATO boss Mark Rutte, claims all is good.
NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
NATO's secretary general went to great lengths to cast a positive light on the alliance ahead of a ministers' meeting. The closest he came to addressing any tension was saying members have "a lot to talk about."
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