The Donald Trump Administration has evaluated the possibility of withdrawing troops from some NATO member countries that have not supported the offensive of the United States and Israel in the war against Iran. Among the countries in focus are Spain and Germany.
The plan, which contemplates closing some bases on European soil and relocating military personnel in nations that have shown greater cooperation, reflects the frustration of the White House given what they consider a lack of collaboration from certain allies.
In the case of Spain, the rejection of increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP and the refusal to allow the use of American bases for operations in Iran are noted. Germany, for its part, has seen criticism from members of its government of the American offensive.
This debate has intensified in parallel with the conversations of Trump with the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, in which it was sought to strengthen the Alliance's ties despite the internal tensions.