Summary
Spain has blocked U.S. military planes, involved in activities related to the Iran conflict, from flying over its land. The Spanish government also prohibited the use of two U.S.-operated airbases for attacks on Iran.
Key Facts
- Spain has stopped American and Israeli military planes linked to the Iran war from flying over its territory.
- Spanish newspaper El País reported this decision, citing unnamed military sources.
- Spain closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft stationed in countries like the U.K.
- Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, criticized the U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran, calling the conflict "illegal."
- The Spanish government denied the use of Rota and Morón bases in southern Spain for offensive actions against Iran.
- Flight-tracking data showed over a dozen U.S. aircraft left the two bases shortly after the war began.
