Previously, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO member states had given "broad support" to Trump's war against Iran. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles strongly disagreed with this statement on Thursday. Spain is one of the most vocal critics of the escalating Middle East conflict and has refused to allow the United States to use a military base located in Spain, jointly operated by both sides, to conduct air strikes. On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said in a televised address that compliance with international law must be the top priority and announced that Spain says "no" to the war. Robles also emphasized on Thursday that Spain's opposition to attacking Iran does not mean its value within NATO has decreased. She stated that a set of "Patriot" air defense missile systems deployed by Spain helped detect an Iranian missile that was shot down over Turkey on Wednesday, and insisted that Spain remains a "firm and loyal member" of the Atlantic Alliance. She also confirmed that Spain is willing to participate in a defense mission to Cyprus. Previously, an Iranian drone had attacked a British military base on the country's territory.
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