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Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

April 25, 2026 at 12:10 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"We are fulfilling our obligations toward Nato."

— Pedro Sanchez , Politician

"I want to be 'crystal clear' that Spain was and would remain a full Nato member."

— Rob Jetten , Politician

"The tensions between Washington and Madrid are 'not at all positive'."

— Giorgia Meloni , Politician

"We are fulfilling our obligations toward Nato."

— Pedro Sanchez , Politician

"Spain was and would remain a full Nato member."

— Rob Jetten , Politician

"The tensions between Washington and Madrid are not at all positive."

— Giorgia Meloni , Politician

"She's the one who's unacceptable."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I am absolutely not worried. We do not work with emails. We work with official documents and positions taken, in this case, by the government of the US."

— Pedro Sanchez , Politician

"NATO must remain united."

— Giorgia Meloni , Politician

"Sovereignty rests with the UK, and the islands’ right to self-determination is paramount."

— Keir Starmer , Politician

"the time for free-riding is over."

— Pete Hegseth , Executive

"We do not work on emails; we work on official documents and positions taken in this case by the United States government."

— Pedro Sanchez , Politician

"Well, we do not work with emails. We work with official documents and positions taken, in this case, by the government of the United States."

— Pedro Sánchez , Politician

"Sovereignty rests with the U.K., and the islanders’ right to self-determination is paramount."

— Keir Starmer , Politician

"When we have had contacts with the American counterparts, then actually their asks for us have been exactly what we are able to offer after the cessation of hostilities."

— Kaja Kallas , Politician

"The United States has long-standing arrangements and agreements with European allies on overflight, on basing that should be respected."

— Mark Rutte , Politician

All Coverage

Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 3 persons

On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

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Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
AOLvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Camille Grande, former NATO Assistant Secretary General, criticizes the Trump administration's misunderstanding of NATO's consensus-based structure, highlighting tensions over defense commitments and the alliance's unity.

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US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests
Al Jazeeravia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

An internal Pentagon email reveals U.S. considerations to suspend Spain from NATO due to its refusal to support military operations against Iran, prompting responses from European leaders affirming Spain's reliability within the alliance.

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US eyes suspending Spain from NATO, report says
Stars and Stripesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A report indicates that the U.S. is considering suspending Spain from NATO for not supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, highlighting tensions within the alliance over defense commitments.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez avoids engaging in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members, including Spain, for not supporting U.S. operations in the Iran war.

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Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Los Angeles Timesvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismisses a reported Pentagon email suggesting the U.S. may suspend Spain from NATO over its refusal to support military operations against Iran, emphasizing Spain's commitment to international law.

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