Spain Closes Airspace to U.S. Military Planes Involved in Iran War, Defence Minister Confirms
Spain has banned U.S. military aircraft involved in operations against Iran from using its airspace, escalating its opposition to the ongoing US-Israel conflict in the Middle East. Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the measure on Monday, March 30, 2026, stating that Spain will not authorize the use of its military bases or airspace for actions related to the war in Iran. “We don’t authorize either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran,” she told reporters in Madrid.2898f7 The announcement follows an earlier decision by the Spanish government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to deny the United States access to jointly operated bases at Rota and Morón de la Frontera for the conflict. Spanish newspaper El País first reported the airspace closure on Monday, citing military sources. The ban applies to U.S. planes, including those stationed in third countries such as the UK or France, forcing rerouting around Spanish territor...