"Italy and Spain will likely face U.S. troop cuts in retaliation for not cooperating with the American military operation against Iran, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
Trump’s comments came one day after he said he also was considering reductions in Germany following recent criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran situation. “Yeah, probably will,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he planned to pull some service members out of Italy and Spain. “Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help. Spain has been horrible.” Trump added.
Spain has faced the toughest criticism from the Trump administration for its refusal to allow bases and airspace in the country to be used for any operations related to the Iran conflict. Spain also is the only ally that refused to go along with Trump’s demand that all NATO members increase defense spending levels to 5% of gross domestic product."
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