The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has criticized NATO allies for not taking more responsibility for their own security. He announced a six-month review by the Pentagon of U.S. military forces in Europe aimed at ensuring NATO moves toward greater European leadership in defense. Speaking in Brussels, Hegseth called it 'shameful' that European allies have denied U.S. forces access to bases for strikes against Iran. He emphasized the need for a 'NATO 3.0,' urging the alliance to become a stronger military force. The U.S. plans to invest $1.5 trillion in defense by 2027, focusing on U.S.
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