White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Spain had agreed to cooperate with the United States in its attacks on Iran, after its initial refusal to allow its military bases to be used for such actions.
Earlier, President Trump threatened to sever trade relations with Spain after the European country openly criticized the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran.
During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 4, Leavitt said, “I think they heard the president’s message loud and clear yesterday. My understanding is that in the last few hours they agreed to cooperate with the United States military.”
Spain has not yet responded to the White House’s claims.
Spain refuses to authorize the use of its bases for attacks against Iran:
Previously, US planes left jointly operated bases in Spain after Spain refused to authorize their use for attacks on Iran.
Spanish Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned joint US-Israeli “unilateral” military actions against Iran and also criticized Iran’s subsequent retaliation.
He called for immediate de-escalation and a return to the dialogue table to achieve a lasting political solution to the situation.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that the jointly operated bases, which remain under Spanish sovereignty, will not be used in US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
In an interview with the Spanish channel TelecincoAlbares said, “Spanish bases are not being used for this operation, and they will not be used for anything that is not included in the agreement with the United States or for anything that is not consistent with the United Nations Charter.”
President Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain:
Following criticism of Spain, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday: “Spain has been terrible.”
During his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump said he had ordered US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to end all relations with Spain.
He added: “We are going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don’t want anything to do with Spain.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praises Spain:
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Spain’s principled position.
In a tweet on »
He added: “I congratulate Spanish officials for their positions. »
