US Defense Secretary Initiates Review of European Military Presence, Criticizes NATO Allies' Spending

The U.S. Defense Secretary announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe, aiming for European nations to take greater responsibility for their own defense. He criticized NATO allies for not meeting defense spending targets and their response to the Iran war, indicating future U.S. contributions would be conditional. The review includes potential cuts to U.S. military assets available for NATO operations.