US cancels deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

Decision follows tensions between Trump and European allies over Iran policy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly cancelled two US military deployments to Europe this week.

It wasn’t clear why Hegseth canceled the deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division — a decision made after the unit had begun preparations to depart for Europe.

Pentagon staff were blindsided by Pete Hegseth’s sudden U-turn on sending troops to Poland this week, in the latest humiliation for European allies.