US threatens to eject Spain from NATO over Iran war support shortfall, internal Pentagon email shows — options include backing Argentina's Falklands claim to punish UK.
The US has threatened to punish NATO allies for lack of support in the war on Iran, including ejecting Spain from the alliance, according to an internal Pentagon email seen by Reuters. Other options include recognizing Argentina's claims over the Falkland Islands to punish the UK.
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The US has threatened to punish NATO allies for lack of support in the war on Iran, including ejecting Spain from the alliance, according to an internal Pentagon email seen by Reuters. Other options include recognizing Argentina's claims over the Falkland Islands to punish the UK.
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