US and Denmark Reach Deal over Greenland's Security
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US and Denmark Announce Security Deal for Greenland
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By Oliver O'Connell
Published 18 September 2026, 23:09 BST
Updated 1 minute ago
The US and Denmark have agreed on a deal regarding Greenland's security, with plans to sign the agreement next week at the United Nations General Assembly.
US President Donald Trump declared the deal grants the US "permanent control over security... and all other needs." Meanwhile, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the agreement "strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic areas" without revealing specific details mentioned by Trump.
The deal follows months of Trump's threats to "take" Greenland over national security concerns, citing its strategic location and mineral resources.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the deal comes with "no cost to the United States" and allows the US to "do what is necessary... to secure and defend the security of Greenland." He also noted the agreement includes a clause prohibiting adversaries of the US from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit written approval.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the deal as a "historic" and "huge win for the United States." He confirmed to Fox News that the agreement "permanently and completely addresses our national security concerns in Greenland."