On 30 March, Spain announced the closure of its airspace to US military aircraft. This decision is related to the expansion of the military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.
Official ban on flights
Spain has decided to ban US military aircraft from flying through its airspace. The reason was the US participation in the war against Iran together with Israel.
The ban applies to all US military aircraft, regardless of the direction of flight. This was announced by Spanish officials on 30 March.
Deterioration of relations with the United States
This step by Spain further strains relations between Madrid and Washington. The country's authorities have expressed disagreement with the US and Israeli military actions against Iran.
Spain became one of the first European countries to publicly impose such restrictions on the US military. The decision could affect the logistics of US military operations in the region.
Context.
The war between the US, Israel and Iran has been going on since early 2026. Most European countries are calling for a de-escalation of the conflict.
Spain has previously maintained a partnership with the United States within the framework of NATO, but the current decision demonstrates the differences in approaches to the crisis in the Middle East.
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