Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

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Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:36:55 UTC.

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  1. Denmark deal gives US 'permanent control over security' of Greenland - as NATO welcomes deal

  2. Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland

  3. US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland

  4. Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

  5. Did Trump really obtain 'permanent control' over Greenland?

  6. Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

  7. Greenland Deal: Greenland: A Trump Win or Danish Masterclass?

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