Reykjavik, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Iceland is 'critical outpost' for security, says Rubio during visit

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2026-10-06

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iceland had long been a "critical outpost" for security during a visit to the island, as his country pushes for greater American influence in the Arctic region. His trip came after US President Donald Trump has stirred up the power balance in the region by making threats to buy or annex Greenland. The US signed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland in late September that will allow Washing......

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