US EditionSpain Says It Won’t Let US Use Air Bases for Iran Strikes
- Rejecting requests for base use, Spain refused to allow its bases to support the U.S./Israeli operation, prompting the U.S. to relocate KC-135 tanker aircraft from Morón and Rota, according to Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
- Citing the safety of 30,000 Spaniards, Spain summoned Iran’s ambassador and called for de‑escalation, emphasizing avoidance of unilateral military action outside the UN Charter.
- On Monday, Spain refused U.S. use of bases for Iran operations, limiting support to humanitarian reasons until a resolution is reached, according to officials.
- Spain's refusal to support U.S. operations creates a diplomatic split with allies, as France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran and said they may coordinate measures with the United States.
- Given that each country sets its own foreign policy, officials noted the tanker aircraft were not going to carry out support operations and Spain cannot veto destroyer deployments from Rota.
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Spain's refusal to support the US in the war against Iran is irritating both at home and abroad. Sharp criticism came from the US and Israel.
After the outbreak of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Spain plays a fundamental role in having two military bases in the country: the naval base of Rota (Cadiz) and the air base of Morón de la Frontera (Seville), being two key points in the US strategy. This Tuesday, the government of Pedro Sánchez, in the words of Minister José Manuel Albares, denied that the US is using the military bases of Rota (Cadiz) and Morón de l…
Spain says no to US base use, Britain says yes
Spain has declined to authorise the use of its military bases by the United States in connection with the escalating tensions involving Iran, marking a clear difference in approach from the United Kingdom and several other European allies. The issue relates to the long-standing bilateral defence cooperation agreement between Spain and the US, which governs the presence and operational use of… Source
Spain Refuses US Use of Air Bases for Iran Strikes
MADRID, Spain — Spain’s government said it will not allow the United States to use Spanish air bases for operations connected to ongoing strikes against Iran, arguing such actions fall outside international legal boundaries. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated Sunday that joint-use facilities in Rota and Morón, while accessible to U.S. forces under bilateral agreements, remain under Spanish sovereignty. He said they “will not be used for…
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