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Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran row
Trump said Italy and Spain have not helped U.S. operations, as the Pentagon reviews troop cuts and NATO tensions deepen.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump said "probably" when asked if he would withdraw U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for operations against Iran.
- The administration's frustration stems from Spain's refusal to allow U.S. military access to bases for Iran missions, while Trump has criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for lacking "courage."
- As of December 31, 2025, 12,662 U.S. troops were based in Italy and 3,814 in Spain, contributing to over 68,000 personnel in Europe while Trump reviews force reductions in Germany.
- An internal Pentagon report outlined options for the United States to punish NATO allies failing to support operations, including potentially suspending Spain from the alliance.
- Trump has also lambasted allies for failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers and for not increasing defense spending, while considering withdrawing from NATO entirely.
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The Independent (US)Now Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and ‘horrible’ Spain
Trump said Spain had been ‘horrible, absolutely horrible’
·London, United Kingdom
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·Bonn, Germany
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