The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw approximately one-third of its troops (around 22,000 soldiers) from Europe, primarily affecting garrisons in Germany, Italy, and Spain, Al Jazeera reported. This move is due to European allies refusing to allow the U.S. to use their airbases for a war against Iran. U.S. media stated that senior Pentagon commanders are expected to submit the plan to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the coming days, with Hegseth anticipated to make a final decision before November 6.