# Could the US pull one-third of its troops from Europe? What that would mean

https://mins.news/en/item/65218

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-19 06:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/could-us-pull-one-third-of-troops-from-europe-what-that-would-mean?traffic_source=rss

> The Pentagon is reportedly weighing major cuts to the US military presence in Europe after European allies denied access to bases for attacks on Iran. Options include withdrawing about one-third of the estimated 68,000 troops, removing 40,000 troops and military assets, or shifting forces from western and central Europe to NATO’s eastern flank. A decision is expected by November 6.

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