The US Department of Defense is considering reducing 5,000 troops stationed in Europe.
🔹According to the reports, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) estimates a reduction of 5,000 American soldiers from the almost 80,000 currently stationed in Europe.
🔹Most of the troop reduction is expected to take place in Germany, while there may be a strengthening of NATO's eastern wing.
Factors behind this decision include an increase in defense spending in Europe and Washington's use of European bases in its war against Iran.