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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Madrid Blocks U.S. From Using Spanish Bases In Iran Strikes
Caption: Madrid Blocks U.S. From Using Spanish Bases In Iran Strikes. Spain barred the United States from using military bases on its territory to support strikes against Iran, prompting U.S. warplanes to relocate. Defense Minister Margarita Robles said operations from Spanish bases must comply with international law and would only provide support for humanitarian purposes if necessary. Flight tracking data showed more than a dozen U.S. aircraft, including Boeing KC-135 refueling tankers, departing Morón de la Frontera and Rota airbases with several heading to Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Robles indicated Washington likely moved the aircraft knowing they could not operate from Spain under the current restrictions. Under a 1953 bilateral agreement, Spain retains authority over how U.S. forces stationed on its soil are deployed. Madrid confirmed the bases were not involved in Saturday’s strike on Iran and would not be used for maintenance or logistical support tied to the operation. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the U.S. attack as a violation of international law, positioning Spain as a leading EU critic of Washington’s action. While calling Iran’s regime “terrible and dictatorial,” Robles stressed that violence is not the solution, distancing Spain’s stance from any endorsement of Tehran. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Margarita Robles,Pedro Sánchez,U.S. airbases Spain,Morón de la Frontera,Rota naval base,Ramstein Air Base,Boeing KC-135,Iran strikes,U.S.-Spain defense pact,1953 agreement,international law
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