Spain does not allow strikes on Iran from its bases

Spain restricts use of US bases for operations against Iran

Spain has banned the use of its military bases for possible US operations against Iran. This is reported by El País.

What we know

According to the newspaper, Madrid did not grant permission to use the facilities located in the country for strikes against Iran. It is also reported that US Air Force tanker aircraft deployed there were withdrawn from Spanish bases.

Official details of the Spanish decision are currently limited.

Spain's position

Media reports say that the decision is linked to Madrid's desire to avoid direct involvement in a possible military escalation in the Middle East.

At the same time, Spain remains a NATO member and continues to fulfil its allied commitments within the Alliance.

Context.

Tensions around Iran have risen sharply in recent days. US allies in Europe are carefully weighing the level of their involvement in possible operations in the region.

Further decisions by NATO countries may depend on the security situation in the Middle East.