Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over U.S. interest in Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have requested a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration reiterated plans to take over Greenland; the White House said the U.S. military "is always an option."

Denmark and Greenland have formally requested a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The request comes after renewed statements from the Trump administration about taking over Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory. The White House said the U.S. military "is always an option." Key points: - Denmark and Greenland requested a meeting with Rubio and said the meeting is sought in the near future; previous requests were not successful. - The Trump administration reiterated interest in taking control of Greenland. - The White House comment that the U.S. military "is always an option" has heightened tensions, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said a U.S. takeover would amount to the end of NATO. Summary: The meeting request seeks a diplomatic discussion amid heightened tensions over U.S. interest in Greenland. Undetermined at this time.