Spain has quickly countered statements from the White House suggesting that the Spanish government has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military in a war against Iran. The Spanish government has reiterated its position that it will not participate in military strikes in Iran, remaining firm in its stance despite external pressure. The White House claimed that Spain had changed its position and agreed to military cooperation after President Donald Trump indicated a potential commercial strike against Spain for not allowing American planes to use its military bases for strikes against Iran.

The spokesperson for the White House, Karine Jean-Pierre, stated that Spain clearly understood President Trump's warning and that they had agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military in recent hours. This assertion has raised tensions as it conflicts directly with Spain's stated position, leading to a diplomatic back-and-forth that highlights the delicate nature of international military cooperation, especially in sensitive regions such as the Middle East.

In response to the claims from the White House, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares quickly reaffirmed that their stance on not supporting U.S. military operations against Iran had not changed. This situation points to the ongoing challenges faced by Spain and how it navigates its foreign policy amidst pressures from a powerful ally like the United States, especially regarding contentious military strategies that could escalate regional conflicts in the Middle East.