New Delhi, April 24 -- A Pentagon internal email reportedly describes possible ways the United States could respond to NATO allies it thinks did not fully back US military operations in the war with Iran.

According to a US official, who spoke to Reuters anonymously, proposals include suspending Spain from NATO and reconsidering US support for Britain's claim over the Falkland Islands. The note reflects anger over some allies' unwillingness or hesitation to provide access, basing, and overflight rights (ABO) during the conflict.

The email described ABO as "just the absolute baseline for NATO," as per an official, who mentioned the proposals were being discussed at senior levels within the Pentagon.

One suggestion involved removing "diff...