Spain base dispute risks American lives, Bessent warns of sanctions
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued that Spain’s refusal to allow U.S. access to Morón de la Frontera and Rota bases to strike Iran endangers Americans, backing President Trump’s threat to sanction Spain and criticizing Madrid as a “free rider” on NATO spending.
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