Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
France, Italy and Spain limited access for U.S. aircraft as Trump accused NATO allies of failing to support strikes on Iran.
- Europe has pushed back on US military operations over concerns about a potential war with Iran, as tensions rise between Washington and its allies.
- France denied the US permission to use its airspace to transport weapons, while Italy barred US bombers from landing at a base before heading to the Middle East.
- Spain defended its decision to close airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, allowing its bases only for NATO's collective defense.
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By Lauren Kent, CNN. Lately, US President Donald Trump has been asking a lot of his European allies: the use of military bases, the possible relocation of missile defense systems, and, in general, greater support for US military action against Iran. Many responses have been lukewarm, with allies offering limited defensive support but also repeatedly calling for de-escalation. Increasingly, however, the White House's requests are being met with a…
Europe Pushes Back on US Military Operations as Iran War Divides Allies
.c-space--1:before { padding-bottom: 35px; } D ivisions are emerging within NATO as several European countries resist supporting U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran. The disagreement highlights growing unease across Europe about the direction and legality of the month-long war. U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European allies, accusing them of failing to support Washington’s efforts. He described some partners …
The confrontation between Iran and the United States has never ceased since 1979. The American offensive of 2026 is only the last episode of a conflict where each phase prepares the next. Washington seeks to weaken the regime and Tehran targets the world economy. Two strategies that fit into the long term. "I'm not going to start a war. I'm going to end wars." Donald Trump made a clear commitment during the electoral campaign of 2024 not to invo…
More key US allies block military flights as Iran war rift widens with Trump
More key European allies are restricting U.S. military access as the Trump administration presses ahead with its war against Iran, with both France and Italy moving to block U.S.-linked aircraft from using their airspace or bases. Italy denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the…
Europe pushes back on U.S. military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
The rift widened after France barred overflights carrying U.S. arms to Israel, Italy denied U.S. bombers access to a Sicily base, and Spain closed its airspace. Trump blasted the moves as 'unhelpful' amid growing strain within NATO over the Iran campaign
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