‌It is understood that the troops would be stationed in countries that have been more supportive of the US military campaign. ‌NATO, a 32-member alliance, was formed in 1949 to counter the risk of Soviet attack. It now focusses protecting ally counties by promising that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly called NATO a "paper tiger" that is unhelpful in times of need. He has denounced European allies for what he said was inadequate support for the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran.

Source: Daily Mirror April 09, 2026 04:34 UTC