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Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Summary

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense and for not allowing U.S. forces to use bases in Europe to attack Iran. He also said the U.S. will review how many troops it has stationed in Europe.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the Pentagon chief.
  • He criticized NATO allies during a meeting.
  • The criticism focused on low defense spending by NATO countries.
  • He said some NATO allies did not give U.S. forces access to European bases.
  • The bases are important for possible military actions against Iran.
  • Hegseth announced a review of the U.S. military presence in Europe.
  • The review will look at the number and location of U.S. troops in Europe.
  • The discussion took place during a roundtable meeting.
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