# US President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Proto Thema*

## Key points

- The US is considering redeploying troops within NATO to punish or reward countries based on support for the Iran war.
- This plan marks a shift from Trump's previous threats to fully withdraw from NATO.
- Spain, Germany, and Italy have restricted US military operations related to Iran, drawing Trump's displeasure.
- The proposal may include closing a US base in at least one European country, possibly Spain or Germany.
- Countries like Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Greece could receive increased US military presence as a reward.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, Greece, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Romania, Lithuania

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