Pentagon floats Spain Nato suspension and Falklands rethink amid Trump fury over perceived inaction of allies in US war on Iran
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The Pentagon's internal discussions reveal a growing rift within NATO, driven by U.S. frustration over allies' reluctance to support its military operations against Iran. The proposed measures—suspending Spain from NATO and reconsidering the Falklands—signal an escalation in U.S. efforts to assert dominance within the alliance, framing the conflict as a test of loyalty. This narrative aligns with Trump's broader rhetoric of transactional alliances, where military support is conditioned on immedi...