Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
Summary
NATO allies in Europe have responded strongly against reports that the US threatened to punish Spain for not supporting US-Israel actions against Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and leaders from other NATO countries affirmed Spain’s continued commitment and membership in NATO despite tensions with the US.Key Facts
- A leaked Pentagon email suggested the US might punish Spain for its stance against US-Israel measures involving Iran.
- The email mentioned suspending Spain from NATO or limiting its roles, but NATO’s rules don’t allow expelling members without unanimous approval.
- European NATO leaders, including the Netherlands and Germany, defended Spain’s full membership and support of NATO.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once close to President Trump, criticized US-Spain tensions and denied US military use of a Sicilian base.
- Meloni also condemned President Trump’s recent offensive remarks about the Pope.
- President Trump publicly criticized Meloni following her refusal to support US operations against Iran.
- The leaked email also hinted at tension between the US and the UK regarding the Falklands and US base use for strikes on Iran.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed deepening UK involvement in US actions against Iran, which angered President Trump.
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