Spain has stated that its military bases will not be used to support attacks on Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. According to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, fifteen U.S. aircraft have departed from the Rota and Moron military bases in southern Spain since the operations began over the weekend. Reports indicate that at least seven of those aircraft landed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany after leaving Spanish territory.
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that the bases, which are jointly operated by Spain and the United States but remain under Spanish sovereignty, will not be permitted for use in actions targeting Iran. He emphasized that Spanish facilities can only be used in line with existing agreements and international law, including the United Nations Charter. Spain has officially condemned the strikes against Iran and maintained that its territory will not support offensive operations outside approved cooperation frameworks.
Defence Minister Margarita Robles clarified that the departing aircraft mainly included aerial refuelling tankers such as the Boeing KC-135 “Stratotanker,” which had been stationed in Spain on a permanent basis. Flight tracking data showed nine tankers leaving the Moron airbase and heading toward Germany, while two flights departed from the Rota naval base toward southern France. Four additional aircraft left Rota, though their specific routes were not publicly displayed.
Britain initially rejected requests to use its bases for strikes but later allowed limited access for “collective self-defence.” Spain’s firm stance distinguishes it from some allies and could create diplomatic tension with Washington as regional military activities intensify.
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