Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
Summary
The United States is considering reducing its military forces in Europe because some European allies refused to let the US use their airbases for actions against Iran. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reviewing options that could cut US troops by up to one-third or more in Europe, mainly in Germany, Italy, and Spain. A final decision is expected by early November.Key Facts
- The US has about 68,000 troops stationed in Europe, with many in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
- Some European countries denied the US access to their airbases for attacks on Iran, leading to tensions.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized these allies for risking American soldiers by refusing access.
- One plan is to remove about one-third of US troops from Europe; another suggests withdrawing 40,000 troops plus equipment.
- Troops might be moved from central/western Europe to NATO’s eastern border near Russia.
- About half of the 2,000 US troops in Romania have already left, and about 5,000 are withdrawing from Germany.
- Germany’s leader criticized the US war on Iran, and President Trump proposed even bigger withdrawals last year.
- A US military pullback could reduce America’s nuclear deterrent in Europe, potentially benefiting Russia according to experts.
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