Spain says it won’t let US use air bases for Iran strikes

Spanish authorities declared on Sunday that they would not permit the United States to utilize Spanish air bases for any operations related to potential strikes against Iran, citing that such attacks would constitute a violation of international law. The statement emphasized that while Spain maintains joint-use military bases with the United States, these facilities remain under Spanish sovereignty and cannot be employed for actions beyond the scope of existing treaties or contrary to the United Nations Charter. This position reflects Spain's commitment to international legal frameworks and its cautious approach to potentially escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Spanish government's stance comes amid heightened concerns about regional stability and follows increasing diplomatic pressure regarding potential military actions against Iran's nuclear program. The refusal could complicate US military planning in the region, as Spanish bases have historically served as strategic assets for American operations in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern theaters.