Spain has rejected US requests to use its Rota and Morón military bases for operations against Iran, escalating tensions with the US-Israel coalition, according to government statements.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned unilateral military action by the United States and Israel, warning that such operations contribute to international hostility and uncertainty. Sánchez emphasized that Spain opposes both oppressive regimes and “unjustified military interventions” outside the framework of international law.
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares clarified that Spanish bases will not be used for any operations beyond the scope of existing agreements with the US or outside the United Nations Charter. Defence Minister Margarita Robles added that any operations must comply with international legal standards.
The Spanish government dismissed Israeli criticism, with Albares calling remarks by Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar, who accused Spain of siding with Iran, “absurd and ridiculous,” reaffirming Spain’s consistent foreign policy condemning human rights abuses by the Iranian regime.
Spain’s stance has positioned it as a leading voice of European opposition to the strikes, while other EU states have taken less definitive positions. Britain adjusted its policy after US attacks on the Akrotiri base in Cyprus, and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled support for coalition objectives without publicly criticizing the strikes.
The EU issued a cautious statement avoiding direct mention of the strikes, calling for civilian protection, full adherence to international law, and urging a diplomatic resolution.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of the broader consequences of escalating military conflict in the region.
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