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Spain Blocks US Military
Spain closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in strikes on Iran.
“We don’t authorise either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran”
Defence Minister Robles said they do not authorise the use of military bases or airspace for actions related to the war in Iran.
The closure forces US military planes to bypass Spain en route to the Middle East.
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Spain's Sovereignty and Law
The decision reflects Spain's position not to participate in a war initiated unilaterally.
“The move was in line with the government’s existing position of not taking part in a war which was launched unilaterally and in breach of international law”
Prime Minister Sánchez has been Europe's most vocal critic of the US-Israel strikes.
The airspace ban extends to any US military aircraft connected to the Iran campaign.