Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Related: Pete Hegseth Senate hearing interrupted by anti-Iran war protester The Pentagon unexpectedly reversed a decision to send 4,000 US troops to Poland , reportedly blindsiding European allies and US officials. This U-turn follows the recent withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, highlighting a widening rift between Donald Trump and Europe concerning the Iran war. US officials expressed surprise, with one stating they "had no idea it was coming," despite the Pentagon claiming it was a "comprehensive, multilayered process." An earlier leaked internal Pentagon email revealed options to penalise NATO allies not supporting US operations in the Iran war, such as suspending Spain and reviewing the UK's Falklands claim.…