Trump's administration is considering sanctions against countries that did not support the war against Iran - Reuters
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing possible measures to pressure countries that did not provide assistance to Washington during the war against Iran.
Among the options is reducing the influence of certain countries within NATO.
This was reported by Reuters.
According to the agency, an internal Pentagon email outlines potential punishments for NATO allies that did not support U.S. operations in the war with Iran.
Possible punishments include suspending Spain’s membership in the alliance and revising the U.S. position on Britain’s claims to the Falkland Islands.
The policy options are detailed in a memo expressing disappointment at the reluctance or refusal of some allies to grant the United States access, basing, and overflight rights for the war in Iran.
According to an unnamed Pentagon official, the email noted that access to air bases is “an absolute baseline for NATO.” One of the options for restrictions also involves removal from important or prestigious positions within NATO.
"As President Trump said, despite everything the United States has done for our NATO allies, they have not stood with us," said Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, commenting on the content of the email in response to journalists’ questions.
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