Spain-Trump spat widens over Spanish opposition to Iran war : NPR
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Key Points:
- Spain has firmly refused to allow U.S. forces to use its joint military bases in Rota and Morón amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, contradicting earlier U.S. claims of Spanish cooperation.
- Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles emphasized Spain's commitment to international law and rejected acting as a global "guardian," while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned war and called for diplomatic solutions.
- The dispute escalated after former President Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain if the bases were not made available, prompting the U.S. military to relocate refueling aircraft from Spain.
- Spain's military has deployed its advanced warship Cristóbal Colón to the Mediterranean, joining French and Greek forces to enhance regional security amid rising tensions
