Reuters cited internal Pentagon emails on Friday, reporting that the United States is reportedly weighing unprecedented measures to penalize NATO members it believes have failed to support the war against Iran. According to the report, these options include potentially suspending Spain's NATO membership.
The document, which circulated among senior Defense Department officials, expressed deep disappointment over European NATO members' refusal in late February to allow U.S. access to their bases and airspace during the conflict. Measures under consideration include suspending key positions within NATO for "difficult" countries, as well as temporarily revoking Spain's NATO membership. Although the Pentagon acknowledged that such actions would have limited impact on U.S. military operations, they believe it would carry significant symbolic weight.
When commenting on Reuters’ report, Sanchez downplayed concerns, stating he was “completely unbothered” about potential suspension from the EU, and emphasized that Spain is a “reliable member” of NATO.
Another option reportedly under consideration by Washington is reviewing its diplomatic support for U.S. claims regarding the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), a long-standing dispute with Argentina. UK Prime Minister Starmer initially refused to join the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran but later allowed the U.S. to conduct "defensive missions" from bases in the region.
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