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NBC News
The gist
NBC News reported the Pentagon may pull 25,000 or more U.S. troops from Europe.
The drawdown plan would reshape the U.S. military footprint on the continent.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The war with Iran started, led by the U.S. and Israel.
- Jun 30, 2026The Pentagon inspector general's congressionally-mandated report covers the war from its start through this date.
- Sep 14, 2026The Pentagon's inspector general released its first report on the war, saying the conflict has resulted in a shortfall of U.S. munitions and "bottlenecks" in supply chains.