The United States, Denmark and Greenland have agreed to expand the American military role on the Arctic island. The deal preserves Greenland's sovereignty but still needs parliamentary approval amid lingering European unease.

The US and Denmark have entered into an agreement that will give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security, US President Donald Trump has said.

U.S., Denmark, and Greenland finalize a military agreement ensuring U.S. dominance and security in Greenland amid parliamentary approval.

U.S., Denmark, and Greenland finalize a military agreement ensuring U.S. dominance and security in Greenland amid parliamentary approval.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have agreed to expand the American military role on the Arctic island. The deal bars rival powers from bases and sensitive investments, while Greenland's response remains under watch.

"No US adversary can ever have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval," says US President Donald Trump.

"No US adversary can ever have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval," says US President Donald Trump.

"No US adversary can ever have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval," says US President Donald Trump.

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said the agreement with the US is ‘good for Nato and Europe’.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement that will see the US develop a significant military presence on the island, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases there, Donald Trump has said.