Spain denies U.S. military use of its bases to strike Iran
Spain has officially denied that the United States is using its military bases for operations against Iran, which Madrid opposes.
On Monday, Spain announced that the United States is not utilizing Spain's military bases in any attacks against Iran. This statement from the Spanish government is a clear indication of its opposition to such military actions. The Spanish Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, emphasized that the two military bases located in the Andalusian region, which host U.S. forces, have not provided any support for American strikes on Iran.
During a press conference held in Granada, Minister Robles reiterated that the U.S. has not executed any operations against Iran from the Morón de la Frontera base in Seville or the Rota base in Cadiz. She elaborated that the usage of these bases is governed by an existing agreement between Madrid and Washington, which only allows activities that comply with international law, thus forbidding any unilateral actions.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares also reaffirmed the position by stating that, based on all available information, these bases are not being utilized in the current military operations against Iran. The Spanish government's firm stance indicates its commitment to maintaining a cautious approach regarding international military engagements, reflecting Spain's diplomatic efforts to avoid escalation in a region that is already fraught with tension.