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TexasTowelie

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Thu Apr 2, 2026, 12:54 AM 7 hrs ago

Europe's Surgical Weapon Against Trump's Iran War - William Spaniel



The Transatlantic rift continues, having evolved from a question of active support in the Iran War to now one of passive support. Spain and France are denying the United States access to bases and airspace for any ship or plane headed toward the Gulf region. Today, we explore the strategy these countries are trying to implement, and whether it will have the intended effect of ending the war more quickly.

0:00 The NATO Base Dispute
1:50 Entrapment in the Iran War
4:34 Spain and France Deny U.S. Access
9:09 Will Cutting Access End the War?
12:25 Takeaway Lines
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