Coverage dated April 23, 2026

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

Headline from Al-Monitor

By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - 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.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - 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.

  2. Blaze Media

    Pentagon floats ousting Spain from NATO, punishing allies for not toeing the line on Iran (opens Blaze Media)

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    An internal Pentagon memo discussing sanctions against uncooperative NATO members has ruffled European feathers.

  3. New York Post

    Pentagon floats punishment for NATO allies UK and Spain for inhibiting Iran war (opens New York Post)

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    The Trump administration is preparing plans to penalize NATO allies for refusing US military access to their airspace and bases during the Iran war.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Pentagon email weighs suspending Spain from NATO over Iran war, source says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> 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, a U.S.

  5. Breitbart News

    Report: Pentagon Email Floats Suspending Spain from NATO (opens Breitbart News)

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    An internal Pentagon email has outlined a possible suspension of Spain from NATO, Reuters reported on Friday.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Exclusive-Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - 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.

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