Trump threatens Spain ties over Iran war refusalPresident Donald Trump criticized Britain and Spain during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich MerzWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more. We don't want anything to do with Spain," Trump said, adding that he had asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "cut off all dealings with Spain." The Spanish government quickly responded that it had a "mutually beneficial" trading relationship with the United States and other countries. During the 2003 Iraq invasion, Spain, then under conservative prime minister Jose Maria Aznar, staunchly backed the United States. - 'Not happy' with Britain -Britain, a steadfast ally of the United States throughout the two World Wars and in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, also decided not to join the assault on Iran.

Source: Bangkok Post March 04, 2026 01:48 UTC