US warships try to avoid docking in Gibraltar to keep strong relation with Spain — MercoPress: "Its release follows that of an earlier cable in which US officials recorded how Spanish officials had asked that US warships avoid Gibraltar wherever possible in favor of Rota and Spanish ports.
Spanish military cooperation matters,” the latest cable said. “The bases of Rota and Moron are strategic hubs, midway between the US and Afghanistan and Iraq”.
“US planes and ships account for around 5,000 flights and 250 port calls a year in Spain.” It added: “The Spanish military is pro-US and pro-NATO. We need to keep this relationship strong”."
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Spanish military cooperation matters,” the latest cable said. “The bases of Rota and Moron are strategic hubs, midway between the US and Afghanistan and Iraq”.
“US planes and ships account for around 5,000 flights and 250 port calls a year in Spain.” It added: “The Spanish military is pro-US and pro-NATO. We need to keep this relationship strong”."
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