The Spanish Prime Minister has denied rumors that Spain is set to leave NATO — EFE
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially commented on reports of alleged threats from the Pentagon regarding restrictions on the country’s membership in the North Atlantic Alliance.
This was reported by EFE.
The head of government emphasized that the Spanish government bases its policy exclusively on official documents, not on rumors in the media.
Journalists’ questions were prompted by press reports about the existence of an internal memo from the U.S. Department of Defense.
This document allegedly considered options for “punishing Spain” for its particular stance on military action against Iran, including the possibility of suspending the country’s participation in the defense alliance.
Pedro Sánchez made it clear that the Spanish government does not respond to unofficial leaks. He emphasized that on such strategic issues, the government relies solely on confirmed statements from allies.
“The Spanish government’s position is absolutely clear: we are unequivocally in favor of cooperation with our allies, but always within the framework of international law,” the U.S. president emphasized.
Spain has repeatedly expressed concern over the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and called for a diplomatic resolution.
Such restraint regarding direct military intervention has sparked a wave of debate among NATO partners. However, Madrid remains committed to the principle of prioritizing international law over the use of force to resolve crises.
It is worth noting that relations between Spain and Washington are currently under close scrutiny by the international community.
Despite differences in views on the Iranian issue, the Spanish side continues to fulfill its obligations to the Alliance in other areas.
Any steps to change the country’s status within NATO would require complex legal procedures and official justifications.
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