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Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense
Brussels, Belgium
June 18, 2026
Verified: June 18, 2026
"U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe. The review aims to pressure European allies to take greater responsibility for their own security. Hegseth criticized European allies for failing to provide access to bases for operations against Iran."