NATO rejects US push to suspend Spain

NATO has officially responded to US pressure tactics against Spain, stating its founding treaty contains no provisions for suspending membership, expulsion, or limited participation. The alliance's Secretary General emphasized that the only way for a country to leave NATO is through a voluntary withdrawal under Article 13. This statement directly counters recent US discussions about punishing allies who did not support its war against Iran, specifically targeting Spain. The clarification means Spain's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance is secure under the current treaty framework.