Trump and Lindsey Graham Having Tantrums at NATO Allies, Nobody Will Help Them Bomb Iran! Donald Trump is expressing anger as allies like Spain, Italy, and France refuse to allow U.S. military planes to use their airspace or bases for potential operations against Iran. Trump complained specifically about France, stating they were unhelpful regarding the “Butcher of Iran.” Lindsey Graham also criticized Spain for not supporting the U.S. stance on Iran and suggested sanctions.

• Spain announced it is closing airspace to U.S. military planes and would not allow U.S. bases to be used for operations in Iran.
• Italy reportedly denied U.S. war planes landing rights in Sicily because the U.S. did not ask permission.
• Donald Trump complained that France would not allow planes headed to Israel, loaded with military supplies, to fly over its territory.
• Trump also criticized NATO countries for refusing to join his operation against Iran, misunderstanding NATO’s defensive Article 5.
• Lindsey Graham called for sanctions against Spain for its differing opinion on Iran policy.