White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters

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Spain has denied the White House’s claim that Madrid is now cooperating militarily with Washington amid the war with Iran, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to use trade to punish the Spanish authorities for their stance.

Spain has categorically rejected the White House claim that it agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military on operations targeting Iran.

The Spanish foreign minister has denied that Madrid dropped its opposition to Washington’s use of its bases against Iran, after the White House said Spain agreed to 'cooperate with the US military'.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Wednesday denied claims by the White House that Spain had agreed to 'cooperate' with the U.S. military, calling the statement 'categorically false.'

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Wednesday denied claims by the White House that Spain had agreed to 'cooperate' with the U.S. military, calling the statement 'categorically false.'

Leavitt stated in the White House press briefing on Wednesday that Spain had succumbed to President Donald Trump's embargo threat and reversed course, after it previously refused to allow the U.S. to use its bases for Iran strikes.

Spain has denied the White House’s claim that Madrid is now cooperating militarily with Washington amid the war with Iran, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to use trade to punish the Spanish authorities for their stance.

Spain’s government has denied cooperating with US military operations in the Middle East, contradicting comments made earlier by the White House.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares 'categorically' denied Wednesday that Spain has agreed to military cooperation with the US following tensions over base access amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive on Iran.

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirms that U.S. military bases in Spain are not being used for operations against Iran, condemning U.S. and Israeli strikes as unjustified.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles defends Spain's commitment to NATO after President Trump's criticism over defense spending, emphasizing Spain's loyalty to the alliance.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO's proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense, calling it unreasonable and incompatible with Spain's welfare state.

Spain's government denies cooperation with US operations in the Middle East, contradicting White House.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares condemns U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran as unilateral and not supported by international law, advocating for de-escalation and diplomacy.