Trump weighing pulling troops from Italy and Spain over unwillingness to help with Iran

Published April 30, 2026 4:29pm ET



President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s considering withdrawing American troops stationed in Italy and Spain due to the countries’ unwillingness to help with the Iran war.

Trump previously announced that the administration is “studying” a drawdown of U.S. forces in Germany, following a public spat with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The president has also frequently accused NATO members of failing to support American interests.

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