Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

Following reports of an internal Pentagon email suggesting punitive measures against NATO allies perceived as unsupportive of US military actions against Iran, NATO has clarified that its founding treaty contains no mechanism for suspending or expelling member states. The leaked email specifically mentioned potentially suspending Spain over its refusal to allow US use of Spanish air bases for strikes on Iran, and even suggested reconsidering American support for British claims to the Falkland Islands. While Spain and the UK have taken different approaches—with Spain refusing base access and the UK allowing limited use of British facilities—both have expressed concerns about deeper involvement in the Iran conflict.