The White House announced that Spain has agreed to cooperate with the United States in its military operation against Iran in the Middle East. The decision reportedly came after President Donald Trump threatened to halt all trade with Madrid. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said Spain had clearly understood the president’s message and confirmed that coordination between US forces and Spanish authorities is now underway.

Earlier, President Trump had declared that he would end all trade with Spain. Just a day before that, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that his country would not allow the United States to use jointly operated bases in southern Spain for any attack outside the UN Charter. The Spanish government has not yet issued an official comment on the reported change in position.

The development marks a significant shift in Spain’s stance amid rising tensions over US military actions against Iran, though the extent of Spain’s involvement remains unclear.