Spain sidesteps NATO dispute over US punishment plans

An internal Pentagon email, reported by Reuters, reveals the US is weighing severe punishments for NATO allies who did not support Washington in the Iran war. Options under consideration include suspending countries like Spain from key NATO roles and reconsidering US backing for UK claims to the Falkland Islands. The document expresses frustration over some allies' refusal to provide access, basing, and overflight rights, described as "just the absolute baseline for NATO." While President Trump has publicly criticized allies, the email does not propose withdrawing from NATO or closing US bases in Europe.