Spain & Boris Pistorius

Spain: Spain faces potential troop withdrawals and trade embargo threats from the United States due to its refusal to allow its bases or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. Donald Trump has called Spain 'horrible' in this context.

Boris Pistorius: Boris Pistorius, Germany's Defence Minister, acknowledged the United States' troop withdrawal as expected and urged European nations to strengthen their own defenses. He emphasized Germany's efforts to boost its armed forces and infrastructure.

Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to strengthen ties with China and has called for China's increased diplomatic involvement in global conflicts.

Boris Pistorius: Boris Pistorius, German Defence Minister, outlined strict preconditions for Germany's participation in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz.