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Spain Says It Won’t Let US Use Air Bases for Iran Strikes
- Rejecting requests for base use, Spain refused to allow its bases to support the U.S./Israeli operation, prompting the U.S. to relocate KC-135 tanker aircraft from Morón and Rota, according to Defense Minister Margarita Robles.
- Citing the safety of 30,000 Spaniards, Spain summoned Iran’s ambassador and called for de‑escalation, emphasizing avoidance of unilateral military action outside the UN Charter.
- On Monday, Spain refused U.S. use of bases for Iran operations, limiting support to humanitarian reasons until a resolution is reached, according to officials.
- Spain's refusal to support U.S. operations creates a diplomatic split with allies, as France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran and said they may coordinate measures with the United States.
- Given that each country sets its own foreign policy, officials noted the tanker aircraft were not going to carry out support operations and Spain cannot veto destroyer deployments from Rota.
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