US is pushing NATO to cut many foreign activities, including ending a key alliance mission in Iraq, according to four NATO diplomats cited by POLITICO

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Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Feb 2026, 03:50 UTCOn the live feed at 03:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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urging NATO to scale back foreign activities, particularly in Iraq, suggests a potential shift in strategic priorities which could impact regional stability. This may influence perceptions of U.S. commitment to global security, affecting markets sensitive to geopolitical risks, such as oil and safe-haven assets. Investors will want to monitor how this affects alliances and regional power dynamics moving forward.

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