Spain has denied White House statements that it will cooperate militarily with the United States. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares “categorically” denied White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt’s claim that Madrid has agreed to military cooperation with the United States.
"Our position has not changed. Our 'no to war' position remains clear and categorical," Albares declared in an interview with Cadena SER radio.
Earlier, Levitt had told reporters that Spain had agreed to cooperate with the US military, suggesting that Madrid had received the US president's message.
The statements come a day after Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with Madrid over Spain's stance on US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Washington had requested the use of joint naval and air bases in southern Spain, a request that Madrid rejected.
The Spanish government has condemned the bombing of Iran as “reckless” and “illegal.” Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero declared that Spain “will not become a vassal” of another country, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned of the risk of an escalation with global consequences.
