Spain Bans US Warplanes, Closes Airspace, Declares 'No' to Iran Strike

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in strikes on Iran.

“Spain imposes a 'veto'”

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Defence Minister Robles stated, we don’t authorize either the use of military bases or airspace.

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The closure forces US warplanes to detour around Spain.

Trump threatened to cut trade with Madrid.

Prime Minister Sánchez has described the war as profoundly illegal and unjust.

The decision extends to aircraft stationed in third countries.

Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain after it denied military use of Rota and Morón bases.

Spain's defiance is part of broader European resistance.

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Economy minister Cuerpo said it was about not participating in a war initiated unilaterally and against international law.

The tensions highlight political fragmentation among America's closest allies.

Bases are officially closed for strikes on Iran, but training and logistics flights continue.

“Spain closes its airspace to American aircraft involved in attacks against Iran, according to remarks by Defense Minister Margarita Robles”

BBC

Air traffic control is allowing B-2 Spirit bombers to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.

The ban includes aircraft stationed in third countries, impacting UK-US-France coordination.

Energy ties between Spain and Algeria are threatened as Algeria aligns with Iran.

Spain has emerged as Europe’s loudest opposing voice against the US-Israeli strikes.

Prime Minister Sánchez called the operation illegal and an extraordinary mistake.

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The decision reveals fractures in the transatlantic alliance.

It could inspire other NATO members to reconsider involvement.