Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the conflict in Iran, according to the country’s Defense Minister. This decision expands Spain’s opposition to U.S. and Israeli military actions, following a previous refusal to allow the use of jointly operated military bases for operations related to the war.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been a vocal critic of the conflict, describing it as illegal and unjust. The Defense Minister reiterated this stance, stating the same logic applied to airspace use. This move comes amid strained relations with Washington, including a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut trade with Spain.
Spain aims to avoid being “complicit in something that is bad for the world” and has positioned itself as Europe’s leading critic of the war. The government has made its position “very clear” regarding the conflict in Iran.