US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security

Image source, Getty Images By Oliver O'Connell Published 18 September 2026, 23:09 BST Updated 5 minutes ago The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security and say the agreement will be signed next week.

US President Donald Trump said the agreement would grant the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs".

Denmark's Prime Minister said the deal would "strengthens security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area" but did address specifics in the agreement that Trump mentioned in a social media post.

The deal comes after months of threats by Trump to "take" Greenland over national security concerns, citing its strategic location for defence purposes and its mineral wealth.