Spain has closed its airspace to American military aircraft on their way to targets in the Middle East. The measure will not apply in emergency situations.
“This decision is part of the already made resolution by the Spanish government not to participate and not to contribute to a war that was initiated unilaterally and against international law,” stated the Minister of Economy, Carlos Cuerpo, during an interview given to Cadena Ser radio station, when asked if the decision to close Spain’s airspace could worsen relations with the United States.
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, was one of the most vocal opponents of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, describing them as reckless and illegal, notes hotnews.ro. Since the beginning of the war, Spain has not allowed US fighter jets or other American military aircraft to use the air bases at Rota (Cádiz) and Morón de la Frontera (Sevilla).
American President Donald Trump has threatened to sever trade relations with Spain, after Madrid did not allow the USA to use bases on Spanish territory.