US-Spain Rift: White House Claims Military Deal, Madrid Denies Amid Iran Tensions

• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Spain agreed to cooperate with the US military, a claim Madrid swiftly denied.
• The US seeks Spain's permission to use jointly operated air bases for strikes on Iran, which Madrid initially refused.
• President Donald Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain over its perceived lack of support for US-Israeli campaign and NATO spending.
• Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares refuted the White House, asserting Spain's position on Middle East operations and base usage remains unchanged.
• The US launched Operation "Epic Fury" against Iran, citing energy security and oil price stability as key interests, while oil prices surge globally.