Iran threat: Silly Spain pulls frigate from US-led group – because it might end up in a WAR ZONE

29

The going ain’t even got tough yet! What pussies. But at the first sign of trouble for them, they will be begging for our help.

In the end, war with Iran maybe the only thing that can free the Iranian people from the murdering mullahs.

Iran threat: Spain pulls frigate from US-led group – because it might end up in a WAR ZONE

SPAIN has pulled one of its frigates out of from a US-led naval group in the Gulf, with acting defence minister Margarita Robles accusing US President Donald Trump of tearing up an existing agreement by deploying the force to the Middle East to counter perceived threats by Iran.

Story continues below advertisement

Robles can tough with Trump while pulling out of the Gulf with her tail between her legs because she knows Trump won’t chop her head off.

By Ciaran McGrath, The Express, May 14, 2019:

The US government has taken a decision outside of the framework of what had been agreed with the Spanish Nav

The 215-sailor Mendez Nunez has been temporarily withdrawn from the group led by aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is heading for the Persian Gulf. Ms Robles said the decision had been taken because the mission no longer had the objective of celebrating 500 years since the first circumnavigation of the world, as envisaged by a bilateral US-Spanish agreement, she said. She told reporters in Brussels: “The US government has taken a decision outside of the framework of what had been agreed with the Spanish Navy.”
Related articles

Ms Robles insisted Spain, which has been a member of NATO since 1982, respected the US decision to focus on Iran and would rejoin the group as soon as it returns to its original task.

She said: “Spain will always act as a serious and reliable partner as part of the European Union and within NATO.”

Attempting to clarify the situation subsequently, she said Spain’s decision was taken purely for “technical reasons”.

She further insisted the decision was “not an expression of distaste” over the crossing into the Strait of Hormuz by the fleet.

A picture taken from the deck of the Mendez Nunez in 2017

Nevertheless, she said Spain had never given its blessing for the frigate to go on a mission in the Persian Gulf.

Ms Robles insisted Spain’s decision was “prudent” and “perfectly admissible” under the terms of a two-year cooperation agreement that placed the Mendez Nunez frigate with the US fleet for advanced training.

The ship has now headed to Mumbai, India, she added.

“The United States government has embarked on a mission that wasn’t scheduled when the agreement was signed.”
Related articles

Ms Robles declined to comment over the US’s hard-line policy toward Iran but said Spain remains a reliable and committed member of Nato.

While the European Union shares some US concerns about Iran, including its involvement in Syria’s war, it still backs the Joint Plan of Comprehensive Action (JPOCA), a 2015 international nuclear deal with Tehran from which US President Donald Trump withdrew a year ago.

Mr Trump, now trying to isolate Iran, has reimposed sanctions and sent the aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Middle East in a move Washington said aimed to offset threats from Iran to American forces in the region.

The US is also seeking to cut off Iran’s oil exports to pressure the Islamic Republic to renegotiate stricter limits on its nuclear program and drop support for proxy forces in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen.

With tension rising, US officials accused Iran of using explosives to carry out “sabotage” attacks which blew holes in four ships, including two oil tankers, close to the Saudi Arabian port of Fujairah, on Sunday.

However, speaking at a Pentagon news briefing today, British Major General Chris Ghika said there had been no increase in the threat from Iran-backed militia.

Iran has accused the US of waging “psychological warfare” and a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander on Sunday said Iran would retaliate against any aggressive US moves.

However, Major General Ghika said: “No, there has been no increased threat from Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria.

“We are aware of their presence clearly and we monitor them along with a whole range of others because that is the environment we are in.”

The Truth Must be Told

Your contribution supports independent journalism

Please take a moment to consider this. Now, more than ever, people are reading Geller Report for news they won't get anywhere else. But advertising revenues have all but disappeared. Google Adsense is the online advertising monopoly and they have banned us. Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have blocked and shadow-banned our accounts. But we won't put up a paywall. Because never has the free world needed independent journalism more.

Everyone who reads our reporting knows the Geller Report covers the news the media won't. We cannot do our ground-breaking report without your support. We must continue to report on the global jihad and the left's war on freedom. Our readers’ contributions make that possible.

Geller Report's independent, investigative journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. But we do it because we believe our work is critical in the fight for freedom and because it is your fight, too.

Please contribute here.

or

Make a monthly commitment to support The Geller Report – choose the option that suits you best.

Quick note: We cannot do this without your support. Fact. Our work is made possible by you and only you. We receive no grants, government handouts, or major funding. Tech giants are shutting us down. You know this. Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Adsense, Pinterest permanently banned us. Facebook, Google search et al have shadow-banned, suspended and deleted us from your news feeds. They are disappearing us. But we are here.

Subscribe to Geller Report newsletter here— it’s free and it’s essential NOW when informed decision making and opinion is essential to America's survival. Share our posts on your social channels and with your email contacts. Fight the great fight.

Follow Pamela Geller on Gettr. I am there. click here.

Follow Pamela Geller on
Trump's social media platform, Truth Social. It's open and free.

Remember, YOU make the work possible. If you can, please contribute to Geller Report.

Join The Conversation. Leave a Comment.

We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spammy or unhelpful, click the - symbol under the comment to let us know. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.

If you would like to join the conversation, but don't have an account, you can sign up for one right here.

If you are having problems leaving a comment, it's likely because you are using an ad blocker, something that break ads, of course, but also breaks the comments section of our site. If you are using an ad blocker, and would like to share your thoughts, please disable your ad blocker. We look forward to seeing your comments below.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
29 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Steve Vidra
Steve Vidra
4 years ago

How embarrassing for Spain.

felix1999
felix1999
4 years ago
Reply to  Steve Vidra

comment image?cb=1375206816

Steve Vidra
Steve Vidra
4 years ago

How embarrassing for Spain.

GonadTheRuffian
GonadTheRuffian
4 years ago

When danger reared it’s ugly head they boldly turned their tails and fled. Monty Pythons The Tale Of Brave Sir Robin

felix1999
felix1999
4 years ago

Maybe Spain will be the first official calipHATE in the EU.
://www.quotehd.com/imagequotes/TopAuthors/william-shakespeare-dramatist-cowards-die-many-times-before-their-deaths-the.jpg

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
4 years ago
Reply to  felix1999

Spain is once again overrun psychologically and physically by Islam along with the EU counterparts. The West has created an Islam/Muslim mythology that has caused Western nations to fear and appease the Islamic scourge. Great quote, Felix and so true.

volksnut
volksnut
4 years ago
Reply to  Ziggy46

Spain was overrun by muslim jihadists CENTURIES ago – Pam said it correctly – pussies –

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
4 years ago
Reply to  volksnut

Indeed, El Cid is turning in his grave.

MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
4 years ago
Reply to  Ziggy46

From what I’ve read El Cid was a mercenary, he fought for the muslums or the Christians, whoever could pay him the most.

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
4 years ago

Indeed but at least he chose payment to fight the Moors. That’s the world of politics, war, as they are one of the same.

cylde
cylde
4 years ago

Spain’s navy could probably take on Somali pirates but they never even did that. They like the USA protecting them from Italy or France but not muslim invaders.

Austurias
Austurias
4 years ago

Haven’t gotten over Trafalgar yet have they!

Rick Gouveia
Rick Gouveia
4 years ago

North Africa would be predominantly Christian today if it was not for Spain; when King Sebastian of Portugal invaded Morrocco in 1578, Spain chickened out.

R. Arandas
R. Arandas
4 years ago

Has Europe truly lost all sense of integrity and valor?

Roland
Roland
4 years ago
Reply to  R. Arandas

Yes!

Omar Kahlid
Omar Kahlid
4 years ago

Anyone that has worked with Spanish troops knows they are a sick joke. Rampant homosexuality is the norm. When you call these boys “pussies” It really has meaning. Remember Spain was once islamic and the population is incredibly homosexual and loves it’s pedophiles.

Roma Mikhasev
Roma Mikhasev
4 years ago

Rule, España! España, rule the waves!
Españoles never, never, never shall be slaves. :))))

maarten vasbinder
maarten vasbinder
4 years ago

Better that they go. Spanish are bad sailors. Remember the invincible armada’s?

Drew the Infidel
Drew the Infidel
4 years ago

They tacitly approved of, and were affiliated with, the Nazis during WWII, so what can you expect?

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
4 years ago

Just another forced Catholic country under Franco

John Acord
John Acord
4 years ago

Good riddance! The Spanish Government would only have gotten in the way of the neutralization of Iran.No invasion is necessary. The Iranian people will rise up once the mullahs have been crushed by a complete blockade of oil and other exports. and that can be accomplished by taking out their oil loading capabilities with a few air strikes. Unlike Iraq, an entire government is ready to take control by the restoration of the Pahlavis to the Peacock Throne. By this time next year, Iran may well be an ally rather than an intractable foe. Christians and Jews will be welcomed back to their homeland. Trump and Pompeo will have accomplished the impossible.

Alleged-Comment
Alleged-Comment
4 years ago

I bet the commander of the boat looks like Pete Guttibeeg.

Bikinis not Burkas
Bikinis not Burkas
4 years ago

Q) How did the Muslims get from the Middle East to Spain to subjugate them for 700 years.
A) They skipped there handing out pieces of Turkish delight!

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
4 years ago

Should cut trade with Spain and refuse them any help if needed

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
4 years ago

Enjoy these two opposites battle Richo and Jones as Australian elections near for Saturday. Over 3 million already voted

If ayone served under Jim Molan in the Middle East love to know was he a good leader. He is also interviewed in the below video and sounds very sensible.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2524981944397215&id=57886636727&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FSkyNewsAustralia%2Fvideos%2F2524981944397215%2F&_rdr

Underzog
Underzog
4 years ago

All these antisemites say we Jewa are the cowards.

Roland
Roland
4 years ago

That’s ok, they probably would have accidentally fired on our ships by mistake. They were only there for show because they know we will protect them no matter how stupid they are.

MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
4 years ago

The spirit of the Conquistadores is truly dead. Cortes must be rolling over in his grave…

MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
4 years ago

They had to go back to Spain because they were running out of that most important munition: the ingredients for a good mojito.

Sponsored
Geller Report
Thanks for sharing!