Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday that he was not "concerned" after media reports revealed ongoing discussions in the United States regarding the possibility of suspending Spain's membership in NATO as a retaliatory measure for its opposition to the war against Iran. This position aroused strong dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump, who criticized Madrid for refusing to allow the United States to use military bases to carry out its air attacks.
Published on: 04/25/2026 - 14:06
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday that reports about Washington's possible suspension of Madrid's membership in NATO were not worrying.
Moreover, none of the provisions of the founding treaty of NATO, signed in 1949, stipulate the suspension or exclusion of a member of NATO, who has found himself at the center of criticism from US President Donald Trump since his return to the White House more than a year ago.
"No need to worry"
In addition, while he was in Nicosia, Cyprus, to participate in a summit of European Union leaders, Pedro Sanchez was asked about the report published by Reuters, which confirms that Washington is considering suspending Spain’s participation in responsible positions within the alliance.
He responded in defense, "Spain is a reliable partner within NATO, and we fulfill our obligations." “So, there is no need to worry,” he added.
Regarding emails mentioned by Reuters that refer to these deliberations in Washington, Sanchez said, “We do not work on the basis of emails.”
He added, "We are working on the basis of official documents and positions officially announced by the United States government."
He continued, "The position of the Spanish government is clear: full cooperation with our allies, but always within the framework of international legitimacy."
Since the end of February, Pedro Sanchez has been opposing the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.
It is noteworthy that this position aroused strong dissatisfaction with Trump, who criticized Madrid for refusing to allow the United States to use military bases to carry out air attacks, going so far as to threaten to “stop any trade exchange” between the two countries.
France 24/AFP
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