A NATO official told the Kyiv Independent on April 24 that U.S. President Donald Trump cannot suspend Spain's NATO membership over Madrid's refusal to support Washington's military operation against Iran, citing the alliance's founding treaty which contains no provision for expulsion or suspension. Spain drew Trump administration criticism after refusing to allow its military bases and airspace for strikes against Iran, though Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed Spain's commitment to NATO cooperation within international law.
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A NATO official told the Kyiv Independent on April 24 that U.S. President Donald Trump cannot suspend Spain's NATO membership over Madrid's refusal to support Washington's military operation against Iran, citing the alliance's founding treaty which contains no provision for expulsion or suspension. Spain drew Trump administration criticism after refusing to allow its military bases and airspace for strikes against Iran, though Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed Spain's commitment to NATO cooperation within international law.