U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a six-month Pentagon review of American troop deployments in Europe while sharply criticizing NATO allies during a meeting with defense ministers at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. Across outlets, the review is presented as a way to press Europeans to take primary responsibility for their own security, with Hegseth arguing that NATO must “move fast” toward Europe leading defense efforts. Several sources say Hegseth links the review to broader disputes about Europe’s support and access arrangements during the U.S.-led strikes related to the Iran war, including complaints that the U.S. was not given access to European bases. Multiple reports also describe a warning that some nations may fail the review, with possible consequences including reductions in U.S. support and/or NATO funding contributions if allies do not increase defense spending. Reuters-based reporting adds that Hegseth frames the review outcome as uneven, with some countries expected to perform better than others. The announcements come amid heightened tensions over NATO members’ stance on the Iran war and their defense spending levels.