Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Pentagon unexpectedly reversed a decision to send 4,000 US troops to Poland, reportedly blindsiding European allies and US officials. This U-turn follows the recent withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, highlighting a widening rift between Donald Trump and Europe concerning the Iran war. US officials expressed surprise, with one stating they "had no idea it was coming," despite the Pentagon claiming it was a "comprehensive, multilayered process." An earlier leaked internal Pentagon email revealed options to penalise NATO allies not supporting US operations in the Iran war, such as suspending Spain and reviewing the UK's Falklands claim. The move occurs as Donald Trump, who has praised Poland as a model ally, accelerates the withdrawal of US military support from Europe, shifting focus towards Asia. In fullPentagon ‘blindsided’ as Hegseth scraps deployment of 4,000 US troops to PolandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to…

The Trump administration called off the deployment of thousands of troops to Poland without explaining its decision to Congress.

The Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, as the White House expresses frustration over NATO's non-participation in the Iran war.

The Pentagon has abruptly cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland, as concerns over the reliability of U.S. military commitments to European allies continue…

The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, a move linked to a broader Pentagon decision to reduce the American military presence in Germany…

Le président américain Donald Trump a opéré un revirement en rappelant des soldats, une décision qui pourrait fragiliser la sécurité de l'Europe.

An internal Pentagon email outlined options to punish Nato allies deemed to have not supported Donald Trump’s war in Iran

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Pentagon unexpectedly reversed a…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had received assurances that Poland’s security would not be impacted by any decisions on the U.S. troop presence.

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment to Poland. It came after Trump ordered the pullout…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured the public that the sudden cancellation of a planned 4,000-strong US troop deployment is a logistical issue.

"We had no idea this was coming."

US lawmakers from both parties have sharply criticized the Pentagon’s sudden decision to halt a planned rotational deployment of 4,000 Texas-based troops to Poland.

The United States has scrapped plans to deploy thousands of troops to Poland, officials said, as Washington continues to reshape its forces in Europe following the decision to…