US President Donald Trump declared on July 8, 2026, that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over," stating he did not want to engage with Tehran and referred to the Iranian leadership as "sick people."

Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump also announced he had ordered his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to cut off all trade ties with Spain. He criticized Madrid as a "terrible partner" in NATO and expressed frustration over Spain's defense spending and its failure to assist Washington in the Iran war.

Trump stated, "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," as he arrived at the summit.

These remarks highlight escalating tensions between the US and Spain within the NATO alliance, alongside the breakdown of the Iran conflict agreement.

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