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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.