Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
Summary
NATO says its founding treaty does not allow for suspending or kicking out member countries, responding to a report about a leaked US Pentagon email suggesting punishing Spain for not supporting US actions against Iran. Spain and other NATO members have said they support cooperation but only within international law, and some countries are cautious about increasing their role in the conflict with Iran.Key Facts
- NATO confirmed there is no rule for suspending or expelling members from the alliance.
- A leaked Pentagon email reportedly suggested the US could punish Spain for not backing US moves against Iran.
- Spain refused to let the US use its air bases for attacks on Iran.
- The US has two military bases in Spain: Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base.
- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said their policies are based on official government positions, not emails.
- The email also mentioned reviewing the US position on the Falkland Islands, disputed by Argentina and the UK.
- The US is considering limiting support to allies seen as not cooperating fully with its military efforts.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said greater involvement against Iran is not in the UK’s interest, despite British support for some US strikes from UK bases.
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