Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Wouldn’t you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"As president Trump has said, despite everything that the United States has done for our Nato allies, they were not there for us."
— Kingsley Wilson , Executive
"Wouldn’t you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"As President Trump has said, despite everything that the United States has done for our NATO allies, they were not there for us."
— Kingsley Wilson , Executive
"Wouldn’t you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"As President Trump has said, despite everything that the United States has done for our NATO allies, they were not there for us."
— Kingsley Wilson , Executive
"We work with official documents and positions taken, in this case, by the government of the United States."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Wouldn’t you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"As President Trump has said, despite everything that the United States has done for our NATO allies, they were not there for us."
— Kingsley Wilson , Executive
"We do not work off emails. We work off official documents and government positions."
— Sanchez , Politician
"Wouldn't you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"we [Spain] do not work off of emails, we work from official documents and positions."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"Wouldn't you if you were me?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Latvian Prime Minister.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Javier Milei is the current President of Argentina known for his controversial labor law reform proposals.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Kingsley Wilson is the Pentagon press secretary.
Prime Minister of Greece, member of New Democracy party.
President of Cyprus.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Sanchez is a leftist politician leading in the polarized Peru election.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQM2RUTmM1S2o5X3BON3RZa25LVHBPMVFBVkdXRFg4NUhVaTQ5eHhBcTdPdnN4TDBzTnc2VVpNekUweDhXdjY3WjEyb2hhd0FNcHpHeW0ybmc5dVQ1aTVJZ3NRczljSU10SnpPdjhQV1NxdkhYVmx4SU9NczJCdzdfaU5sZkJ0XzlDNUJKc0xZNU9IaXFPV0V1TE1RWTBrd3RsMG9XY3FQTXlPMXNhNEZhQW1YTEtZQzVQT0VF?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
An internal Pentagon memo outlines options to penalize NATO allies, including suspending Spain, over disagreements related to the Iran conflict. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasizes Spain's commitment to international law and its role as a 'loyal partner' within NATO.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declined to engage in a dispute with the United States over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO allies, including Spain, for not supporting U.S. operations in the ongoing Iran war.
A leaked Pentagon email suggests the U.S. is considering suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing support for the UK's claim to the Falkland Islands due to Spain's refusal to support U.S. operations in the Iran war.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
U.S. Defense Department officials discussed the possibility of suspending Spain’s membership in NATO, Reuters reported, reflecting frustration over Spain’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war.
A leaked Pentagon email suggests measures against NATO allies, including suspending Spain, for not supporting U.S. operations in the Iran conflict. The memo also considers reassessing U.S. diplomatic support for the Falkland Islands, highlighting tensions within the alliance.
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the U.S. to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic - Reuters
Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic Reuters
September 30, 2026 at 11:27 AMPortugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war - Reuters
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war Reuters
October 3, 2026 at 01:55 PMUS sanctions 10 over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran - Reuters
US sanctions 10 over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran Reuters
September 29, 2026 at 06:12 PMPODCAST: Iran-US diplomacy, RAF Fairford and Brazil elections - Reuters
PODCAST: Iran-US diplomacy, RAF Fairford and Brazil elections Reuters
September 27, 2026 at 04:01 PMIran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack - Reuters
Iran's army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack Reuters
September 27, 2026 at 09:40 AMUK links Iran to suspected plot outside airbase used by US bombers - Reuters
UK links Iran to suspected plot outside airbase used by US bombers Reuters
September 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM