BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO Thursday the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within six months, as he lashed out at allies over defence spending and their response to the Iran war. "This will be a real review. It will be des»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»

Pete Hegseth said the review would ensure US access, basing and overflight rights are clearly guaranteed after some European restrictions during the Iran war. (EPA Images pic) BRUSSELS: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Nato Thursday the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within»»»