Spanish Socialist Leader Declares Airspace Off-Limits to US Planes in Iran War

Spanish soclialist leader Pedro Sanchez

In early March, Spain broke with European powers and barred American use of bases in the escalating Middle Eastern conflict.

The decision marks a sharp divergence from other major European powers that have signaled willingness to back what they describe as “proportionate defensive action.”

Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 showed that at least 15 American aircraft departed the Rota naval base and Morón air base in southern Spain following the weekend attacks.