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Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review

CNBC · Jun 18, 2026, 9:23 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Defense Secretary ​Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe on Thursday, and criticized some NATO allies over defense spending and reluctance to participate in the Iran war.
  • "It's a ​review that some countries ‌will ⁠fail, and others will pass with flying colors," Hegseth ​told ​NATO ⁠defense ministers in Brussels, Reuters reported.

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Defense Secretary ​Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe on Thursday, and criticized some NATO allies over defense spending and reluctance to participate in the Iran war.

"It's a ​review that some countries ‌will ⁠fail, and others will pass with flying colors," Hegseth ​told ​NATO ⁠defense ministers in Brussels, Reuters reported.

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