Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for declining to provide military support to secure the Strait of Hormuz, stating, 'This is not our war.' He misattributed this line to Merz, as it was actually said by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The Israeli military has said four soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon, where its forces are clashing with Hezbollah fighters after launching a ground invasion of the country.
Our position has been very clear from Day 1. The facts are clear. The Spanish government is not going to authorize the use of the bases in Rota and Moron for these military actions. No single country should act as a guardian of the world. We have international rules.
I think they heard the president's message yesterday loud and clear. It is my understanding over the past several hours they've agreed to cooperate with the US military. Well, not really. Our Madrid correspondent Sam Jones says her comments sparked another angry reaction from top Spanish politicians, with foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares telling Cadena Ser radio on Wednesday night: Our no to war' stance remains clear and unequivocal.