Spain Denies US Use of Military Bases for Potential Action Against Iran

Madrid. Spain has refused to allow the United States to use its military bases for potential military action against Iran.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated that Spanish bases are not being used for this campaign and will not be used for any such action. Following this decision, 15 US aircraft departed from Spain's Rota and Moron airbases.

Meanwhile, amidst the conflict, US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with his old ally, the United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delayed granting the US access to its military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

The US wanted to attack Iran from this base on the first day of the war, but the UK only permitted it after 48 hours, stating that the US would only be allowed to target Iranian missile locations from there. Trump expressed his disappointment with the British Prime Minister over this matter.