The Pentagon is discussing options to pressure NATO allies over their refusal to support the United States in the war against Iran. This was reported by Reuters, citing an informed source.

According to the source, proposed measures include suspending Spain’s membership in the alliance and revising the US position on the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands. These ideas are outlined in a memo circulated among senior officials of the US Department of Defense, although its author is not specified.

The document expresses dissatisfaction that a number of NATO countries did not allow the US Air Force to use their bases for operations related to the anti-Iran campaign.

The proposed measures are intended to send a signal to allies and reduce their sense of privileged status. In particular, the possible suspension of Spain’s membership, whose leadership has criticized the war against Iran, is seen as a step with significant symbolic effect.

At the same time, the memo does not explain how the US could achieve such a decision, and Reuters notes that the procedure for suspending NATO membership itself remains unclear. The possibility of revising Washington’s position on the Falkland Islands is also being discussed: the US currently recognizes British control, but could reconsider in favor of Argentina, which claims the territory.