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Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Lisbon said the U.S. complied with a ban on strikes against civilian infrastructure as it approved 76 landings and 25 overflights.
- Portugal authorized 76 landings and 25 overflights by United States aircraft at Lajes Air Base in the Azores, contingent on the condition that missions do not target civilian infrastructure during the Iran conflict.
- Lajes serves as a vital strategic hub hosting the 65th Air Base Wing of the United States Air Force, providing essential support for NATO and allied operations throughout the conflict.
- During a parliamentary hearing, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel stated the United States complied with conditions in a spirit of "loyal cooperation," though Portugal has refused landing requests on several occasions.
- Rangel emphasized Portugal's transparency, stating "We say when we authorise it," distinguishing their approach from other European governments managing United States aircraft transit requests.
- Spain, France, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland have restricted or refused United States military aircraft access to their airspace or bases in connection with the ongoing war, contrasting with Portugal's current policy.
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Portugal says no U.S. flights from Azores can bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure
Portugal has authorized the U.S. military to use its air base in the Azores for military operations in Iran, but said flights originating from Lajes Field can't bomb civilian infrastructure targets.
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Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, on condition they were not used to bomb civilian infrastructure.
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