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Pentagon review sparks European concerns over troop cuts
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) is conducting a comprehensive review of the American troop presence in Europe, amid NATO concerns that this review could lead to a significant reduction in the number of U.S. forces deployed on the continent, which currently amount to around 80,000 soldiers. This step comes amidst tensions with some European countries over their support for U.S. military operations and their positions regarding the war against Iran, as well as discontent within the Trump administration over some allies' delays in granting overflight permissions to American aircraft and moving from their territories. It is expected that the Pentagon will present at least four options regarding the future of the U.S. military presence before November, aiming to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each. However, some European officials fear that the final decision may lean toward reducing the number of U.S. troops and easing support, which raises concerns among allies about their security and their cooperation with Washington.
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