US Reportedly Considering Suspending Spain from NATO; Italian PM Calls for Allied Unity
The US is reportedly considering suspending Spain's NATO membership for refusing to support military actions against Iran. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the need for NATO unity and strengthening the European defense pillar.
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(Central News Agency, Nicosia, Cyprus, 24th, comprehensive foreign dispatch) The United States is reportedly considering suspending Spain's NATO membership because Spain refused to support relevant military actions against Iran. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on NATO allies today to maintain unity.
According to a Reuters report, internal emails from the US Pentagon list various options the US could take to punish North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies that Washington believes did not support US military actions in the US-Iran war, including suspending Spain's NATO membership.
An official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that a memo detailed these policy options, indicating US dissatisfaction with some allies because these countries were unwilling or refused to provide the US with access, basing, and overflight rights (collectively known as ABO) needed in the war against Iran.
US President Trump has harshly criticized NATO allies for not sending their navies to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. He also threatened to consider withdrawing the US from NATO.
While attending an EU summit in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia today, Meloni told reporters: 'NATO must remain united. I believe this is the source of strength.'
She also mentioned: 'We must be committed to strengthening the European pillar of NATO... This undoubtedly must complement the US pillar.' (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150424
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According to a Reuters report, internal emails from the US Pentagon list various options the US could take to punish North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies that Washington believes did not support US military actions in the US-Iran war, including suspending Spain's NATO membership.
An official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that a memo detailed these policy options, indicating US dissatisfaction with some allies because these countries were unwilling or refused to provide the US with access, basing, and overflight rights (collectively known as ABO) needed in the war against Iran.
US President Trump has harshly criticized NATO allies for not sending their navies to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. He also threatened to consider withdrawing the US from NATO.
While attending an EU summit in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia today, Meloni told reporters: 'NATO must remain united. I believe this is the source of strength.'
She also mentioned: 'We must be committed to strengthening the European pillar of NATO... This undoubtedly must complement the US pillar.' (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150424
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