Trump Says US and Denmark Reach Deal Giving Washington Control Over Greenland Security
President Trump announced what he called an "Infinite Life" agreement with Denmark, saying it grants the United States control over security matters in Greenland.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark that he said would give the United States control over security in Greenland, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Trump described the arrangement as an "Infinite Life" deal, though further details of its terms were not immediately provided in available reporting.
"No U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland," Trump said, according to Anadolu Agency, underscoring what he characterized as the strategic importance of the Arctic territory.
Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has been the subject of repeated statements by Trump expressing U.S. interest in the island, which sits along key Arctic shipping and defense routes.
Anadolu Agency did not immediately provide additional details on the scope of the announced agreement, including whether Danish or Greenlandic officials had confirmed the terms described by Trump.
This report is based on limited available information from Anadolu Agency, and further details are expected to emerge as the story develops.
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- Trump announces 'Infinite Life' deal with Denmark giving US control over Greenland security — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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