Summary
Spain has announced that the United States will not use its military bases for operations against Iran. Spanish officials condemned the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and stated that any base use must align with international agreements and humanitarian needs.
Key Facts
- Spain will not allow its bases to be used by the U.S. for attacks on Iran.
- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares confirmed the bases are not involved in the military operations.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the U.S. and Israeli actions "unjustified" and outside international law.
- Spain operates the Rota naval base and Moron airbase jointly with the U.S., but they remain under Spanish control.
- Spain supports using bases only for humanitarian reasons.
- Spain condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf countries.
- Flight data shows U.S. aircraft leaving Spain for Germany after the strikes.
- Unlike Spain, the UK, France, and Germany are allowing their bases to be used for operations connected to the U.S. strikes.
