UPDATE 1-Spain pulls frigate from U.S. Gulf mission amid differences over Iran

Spain has withdrawn a frigate from a U.S.-led naval group in the Gulf because it was now focusing on alleged threats from Iran rather than an agreed objective to mark an historic seafaring anniversary, the Spanish government said on Tuesday. “The U.S. government has taken a decision outside of the framework of what had been agreed with the Spanish Navy,” acting Defence Minister Margarita Robles told reporters in Brussels.