Leavitt thus referred to Donald Trump's Tuesday announcements regarding the cessation of trade relations with Spain. This decision was to be a reaction to Madrid's refusal to release Spanish naval bases for the operation against Iran.
Leavitt stressed that the US Armed Forces are presently coordinating with their counterparts in Spain. She besides pointed out that the president expects support from all European states and US allies in a planned operation to overthrow Iran's authorities. According to her, these actions are of relevance not only to the safety of the United States but besides to Europe, because, as she said, the Iranian government is simply a threat to both parties.
Until now, the Spanish government has not officially referred to the White home spokesperson.
Madrid will not support the offensive
On Tuesday, Donald Trump expressed discontent with Spain's attitude and announced the end of trade between the 2 countries. He pointed out that Madrid did not increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, nor did he agree to the usage of Spanish military bases by US forces.
A day earlier, Spanish defence minister Margarita Robles reported that the base located in the south of the country, which the American Army has been utilizing for many years, has not been utilized to support US offensive operations against Iran.
Spain responds to reports from the United States
The head of the Spanish diplomacy, José Manuel Albares, powerfully rejected the information provided by the White home on Wednesday, according to which Spain would agree to cooperate with the US Army in the ongoing military activities of the United States and Israel against Iran.
In an interview with Cadena SER's radio, the minister stressed that specified claims were false. He besides pointed out that the position of the Spanish government towards the conflict in the mediate East, the raids on Iran and the usage of Spanish military bases remained unchanged.
