Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has attempted to calm tensions and downplay the significance of a leaked Pentagon email, which indicates that official Madrid could face severe sanctions, including suspension from NATO. Upon arriving at the European Union leaders' summit in Cyprus, Sánchez appeared unconcerned, stating that his government is fulfilling all its obligations to the alliance and that there is no cause for concern. He emphasized that Spain remains committed to cooperation with its allies, but always ensures its actions are within the framework of international law, while refusing to comment on unofficial documents. According to Reuters reports, the internal Pentagon document reveals the anger of the Donald Trump administration toward countries Washington considers "difficult." Spain has been singled out on this list due to its firm stance against the conflict in Iran and its low defense spending. The main cause of this tension is said to be Sánchez's decision to block the use of joint military bases and Spanish airspace by American fighter jets for strikes against Iran—a move that has prompted President Trump to consider drastic measures, including cutting trade relations and exerting pressure within the military alliance. Beyond Spain, the wave of U.S. pressure has also affected the United Kingdom. The email suggests that the U.S. could alter its historic stance on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands as punishment for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's refusal to join the war. This escalation comes at a time when the White House appears to have created a list of "good and bad" countries within NATO, where "model" allies are favored, while those hesitant to follow Washington's military line face severe diplomatic and economic consequences. However, legal experts emphasize that suspending a member from NATO is practically impossible under the current treaty, characterizing these threats more as a form of pressure and "ideological provocation."