Spain has rejected a White House claim that it agreed to assist the United States in a military operation against Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the Spanish government dismissed the statement made by White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt, who said President Donald Trump had threatened to halt trade with Madrid before Spain allegedly agreed to cooperate.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares refuted the claim, stating that Spain’s position on the Middle East conflict and any attack on Iran remains unchanged. In an interview with Cadena SER radio, he reiterated that Spain would not allow U.S. bases in southern Spain to be used for any military action outside the framework of the United Nations Charter.

The Spanish government’s statement directly contradicts the White House’s assertion, creating a clear diplomatic rift between the two allies. Observers suggest that this disagreement could further strain U.S.–Spain relations in the near term.