Spain Bars U.S. Military Use of Its Bases for Iran Strikes
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the jointly operated bases at Rota and Morón de la Frontera in southern Spain will not be used for strikes against Iran, emphasizing that any military activity must comply with Spain’s bilateral defence agreements with the United States and the United Nations Charter. Following Spain’s position, U.S. aerial
refueling aircraft previously stationed at the Spanish bases have relocated to other European locations including Germany and the United Kingdom according to flight data. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran as an escalation that threatens international stability and called for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Spain’s refusal contrasts with other Western allies who have allowed limited logistical support for the offensive, highlighting divisions within NATO over the response to the Iran conflict. Source: Infodefensa