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The Spanish Government denies any cooperation with the US Army

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said this afternoon that the Spanish Government is ready to work with the US Army. 

MADRID, 12/01/2026.- El ministro español de Exteriores, José Manuel Albares, llega a la rueda de prensa conjunta que han ofrecido el presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez y el primer ministro de Grecia, Kyriákos Mitsotákis, tras la reunión mantenida para analizar el actual contexto geopolítico internacional, este lunes en Moncloa. EFE/ Mariscal

Jose Manuel Albares, in a stock image.

"I totally deny it. The attitudeof the Spanish Government towards the war in the Middle East, the bombing of Iran and the use of our military bases has not changed at all. "These words have been used by the Spanish Government's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, to deny what the White House spokesman , Karoline Leavitt, said a few hours earlier.

In a media appearance, Leavitt has claimed that Spain has changed its position after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off its trade relationship. The controversy has arisen over the non-abandonment of US military bases in Rota (Cadiz) and Morón (Seville) for operations against Iran.

In an interview with Chain Ser, asked about the statements of Leavitt, Albarés has explained that he has no clue and does not know where he has come from. He has stressed that Spain's position has not changed at all and has recalled the words of President Pedro Sánchez at his morning hearing: "No to war, clearly." 

He also points out that many European partners are supporting Sanchez

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