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Spain Closes Airspace, Blocks US Base Use Over Iran War

02 April, 2026.Europe.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war.
Spanish officials describe the Iran war as illegal or in violation of international law.
Margarita Robles to appear before Congress over Iran war and airspace closure.

Spain Blocks US Military Use

Spain closed its airspace to US military flights involved in the Iran conflict and blocked use of the Rota and Morón military bases.

“Spain Says It Has Closed Its Airspace To US Planes Involved In The Iran War Spain had said U”

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Defense Minister Robles framed it as a response to an illegal and unjust war initiated by the United States and Israel.

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The People's Party demanded Robles appear before Congress to explain these decisions.

The closure marks a striking fracture in alliance cohesion at the war's one-month mark.

Robles Condemns War as Illegal

Robles condemned the campaign as a violation of international law.

She revealed Washington had sought authorization without providing important details.

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The minister warned about the length and unpredictability of the conflict.

Spain became possibly the first NATO ally to openly defy US operations.

Frigate Sent Without Parliamentary Approval

Spain sent the frigate Cristóbal Colón without Congress granting authorization.

“According to the international desk of Tasnim News Agency, Margarita Robles, Spain's defense minister, said on Tuesday evening Tehran time that the war between the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran is a violation of international law”