Fact-check: The article contains a significant error by referring to Donald Trump as the current US president, which is incorrect as Joe Biden holds that position, indicating potential misinformation or outdated information; additionally, the source, Middle East Monitor, is known for bias, and the claims about US-Iran tensions and Spanish denials lack full verification from reliable outlets.
Spanish FM Denies Shift in Military Base Policy Amid US-Iran Tensions
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has denied White House claims that Spain has agreed to military cooperation with the US, amid tensions over base access during the ongoing US-Israeli offensive on Iran. The denial comes after the White House announced that Spain had agreed to cooperate, following a threat from President Donald Trump to cut off trade with the European ally. The Spanish government's position on the use of its bases in the conflict remains unchanged.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares “categorically” denied Wednesday that Spain has agreed to military cooperation with the US following tensions over base access amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive on Iran, Anadolu reports. Speaking at Cadena SER radio, Albares denied claims made by the White House, stressing: “The Spanish Government’s position regarding the war in the Middle East and the bombings in Iran, regarding the use of our bases, has not changed by a single comma.” The denial follows statements from White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who told reporters Wednesday that Spain had agreed to cooperate after President Donald Trump threatened to “cut off all trade” with the European ally. Trump’s ultimatum came after Madrid prohibited the US from using […]]]>
