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According to a U.S. official cited by Reuters, an internal Pentagon email outlined options to penalize NATO allies seen as uncooperative during the U.S. war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reconsidering U.S. diplomatic support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

According to a U.S. official cited by Reuters, an internal Pentagon email outlined options to penalize NATO allies seen as uncooperative during the U.S. war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reconsidering U.S. diplomatic support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/spain-bars-us-bases-from-iran-strikes-amid-tensions">Spain had refused to allow the U.S. to use its two military bases</a> — Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base — for operations against Iran. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/spain-bars-us-military-jets-in-iran-op-dispute">Madrid also closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft</a> involved in the conflict. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-criticizes-starmer-over-delay-in-iran-strike-approval">The U.K. had also refused to allow the U.S. to use RAF bases</a> to carry out a strike on Iran.

Spain had refused to allow the U.S. to use its two military bases — Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base — for operations against Iran. Madrid also closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft involved in the conflict. The U.K. had also refused to allow the U.S. to use RAF bases to carry out a strike on Iran.

In response to the report, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson confirmed the U.S. was preparing options for President Donald Trump, stating that NATO allies "were not there for us" and that the administration would ensure allies "are no longer a paper tiger."

In response to the report, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson confirmed the U.S. was preparing options for President Donald Trump, stating that NATO allies "were not there for us" and that the administration would ensure allies "are no longer a paper tiger."

NATO's founding treaty contains no provision for suspending or expelling a member state, and the only exit mechanism is voluntary withdrawal under Article 13. A NATO official confirmed the treaty does not foresee any suspension of membership.

NATO's founding treaty contains no provision for suspending or expelling a member state, and the only exit mechanism is voluntary withdrawal under Article 13. A NATO official confirmed the treaty does not foresee any suspension of membership.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday downplayed the leak, stating, "No worries." A spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain's position on the Falkland Islands was "longstanding" and "unchanged," adding that "we've always stood behind the islanders' right to self-determination and the fact that sovereignty rests with the U.K."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday downplayed the leak, stating, "No worries." A spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain's position on the Falkland Islands was "longstanding" and "unchanged," adding that "we've always stood behind the islanders' right to self-determination and the fact that sovereignty rests with the U.K."

In a 2013 referendum, all but three of the Falkland Islands' 1,650 eligible voters chose to remain a British overseas territory, on a turnout exceeding 90%. However, Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally, continues to assert Argentine sovereignty over the islands.

In a 2013 referendum, all but three of the Falkland Islands' 1,650 eligible voters chose to remain a British overseas territory, on a turnout exceeding 90%. However, Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally, continues to assert Argentine sovereignty over the islands.

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An internal Pentagon email outlined options to penalize NATO allies seen as uncooperative during the US war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reconsidering US diplomatic support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

An internal Pentagon email outlined options to penalize NATO allies seen as uncooperative during the US war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reconsidering US diplomatic support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

NATO's founding treaty contains no provision for suspending or expelling a member state, with the only exit mechanism being voluntary withdrawal under Article 13. A NATO official confirmed the treaty does not foresee any suspension of membership.

NATO's founding treaty contains no provision for suspending or expelling a member state, with the only exit mechanism being voluntary withdrawal under Article 13. A NATO official confirmed the treaty does not foresee any suspension of membership.

Spain refused to allow the US to use its two military bases — Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base — for operations against Iran. Madrid also closed its airspace to US aircraft involved in the conflict.

Spain refused to allow the US to use its two military bases — Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base — for operations against Iran. Madrid also closed its airspace to US aircraft involved in the conflict.

Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson confirmed the US was preparing options for the president, stating that NATO allies "were not there for us" and that the administration would ensure allies "are no longer a paper tiger."

Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson confirmed the US was preparing options for the president, stating that NATO allies "were not there for us" and that the administration would ensure allies "are no longer a paper tiger."

A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain's position on the Falkland Islands was "long-standing" and "unchanged," adding that "sovereignty rests with the UK and the islands' right to self-determination is paramount."

A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain's position on the Falkland Islands was "long-standing" and "unchanged," adding that "sovereignty rests with the UK and the islands' right to self-determination is paramount."

In a 2013 referendum, all but three of the Falkland Islands' 1,650 eligible voters chose to remain a British overseas territory, on a turnout exceeding 90%. Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally, continues to assert Argentine sovereignty over the islands.

In a 2013 referendum, all but three of the Falkland Islands' 1,650 eligible voters chose to remain a British overseas territory, on a turnout exceeding 90%. Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally, continues to assert Argentine sovereignty over the islands.

The Pentagon's threat to suspend Spain from NATO is legally meaningless — NATO has no suspension mechanism, full stop. Reuters couldn't even find a legal basis for it, and Spain was right to dismiss it outright. Thirty governments wasted a Friday treating a legally hollow leak like a real diplomatic crisis, which is exactly what this administration wants.

The Pentagon's threat to suspend Spain from NATO is legally meaningless — NATO has no suspension mechanism, full stop. Reuters couldn't even find a legal basis for it, and Spain was right to dismiss it outright. Thirty governments wasted a Friday treating a legally hollow leak like a real diplomatic crisis, which is exactly what this administration wants.

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Four decades of European allies banking on American security while sitting out American operations is coming to an end. Putting real consequences on the table — from Spain's NATO standing to a Falklands reassessment — is long overdue. The era of consequence-free alliance membership is finished, and allies who won't share the burden shouldn't expect a free ride.

Four decades of European allies banking on American security while sitting out American operations is coming to an end. Putting real consequences on the table — from Spain's NATO standing to a Falklands reassessment — is long overdue. The era of consequence-free alliance membership is finished, and allies who won't share the burden shouldn't expect a free ride.

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The Pentagon's threat to suspend Spain from NATO is legally meaningless — NATO has no suspension mechanism, full stop. Reuters couldn't even find a legal basis for it, and Spain was right to dismiss it outright. Thirty governments wasted a Friday treating a legally hollow leak like a real diplomatic crisis, which is exactly what the Trump administration wants.

The Pentagon's threat to suspend Spain from NATO is legally meaningless — NATO has no suspension mechanism, full stop. Reuters couldn't even find a legal basis for it, and Spain was right to dismiss it outright. Thirty governments wasted a Friday treating a legally hollow leak like a real diplomatic crisis, which is exactly what the Trump administration wants.

Four decades of European allies banking on U.S. security while sitting out American operations is coming to an end. Putting real consequences on the table — from Spain's NATO standing to a reassessment of the Falklands — is long overdue. The era of consequence-free alliance membership is finished, and allies who won't share the burden shouldn't expect a free ride.

Four decades of European allies banking on U.S. security while sitting out American operations is coming to an end. Putting real consequences on the table — from Spain's NATO standing to a reassessment of the Falklands — is long overdue. The era of consequence-free alliance membership is finished, and allies who won't share the burden shouldn't expect a free ride.

There's a 94% chance that the United States will remain a NATO member continuously until Jan. 1, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 94% chance that the United States will remain a NATO member continuously until Jan. 1, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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