
Rubio Threatens To Reassess NATO After Spain, Britain Block US Bases for Iran War
Key Takeaways
- Spain and Britain blocked access to bases for Iran war, triggering reassessment talk.
- Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after basing refusals.
- US may reassess NATO role post-conflict due to allied support shortfalls.
Rubio Criticizes NATO
Rubio said the US may need to reassess its relationship with NATO after the Iran war.
“BREAKING Marco Rubio says US President Trump prefers diplomacy to end war on IranRubio to Al Jazeera: Iran’s short-range missiles meant to target neighboursIran ‘faces severe consequences’ if Hormuz closed after war ends: Rubio Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocks US operation on Iran US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Al Jazeera it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies such as Spain blocked the use of their airspace and bases for the US’s war on Iran”
He criticized NATO members for denying access to military bases, particularly Spain and Britain.

Rubio said that is not a very good arrangement.
Spain and Britain Block US Operations
Spain closed its airspace to American flights.
The UK also refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

The passageway has been effectively shut since late February.
Rubio Demands Iran Disarm
Rubio stated that Trump always prefers diplomacy.
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He demanded that Iran abandon all nuclear weapons ambitions.
He demanded an end to missile and drone programmes and terrorism sponsorship.
Strait of Hormuz To Reopen
Rubio declared the Strait of Hormuz will be open one way or another.
Objectives include destruction of Iran's air force, navy, missile launchers, and weapons factories.

Rubio Confirms US Will Welcome Regime Change
Rubio confirmed the US would welcome regime change.
“WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US may need to reassess its relationship with NATO after the Iran war is finished, calling the military alliance’s alleged lack of support during the Middle East conflict “very disappointing”
He insisted it was not the official objective.

He expressed disappointment with NATO allies.
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