Spain Blocks US Use of Morón and Rota Bases for Iran Strikes
Spain firmly rejects US military operations from its bases at Morón and Rota against Iran, citing bilateral agreements, despite flight tracking.
Key Points
- Spain's FM Albares and Defence Minister Robles confirm bases not used for US Iran strikes outside agreed framework.
- FlightRadar24 data shows 15 US aircraft left Morón and Rota post-US-Israel attacks on Iran.
- Planes headed to Ramstein, Germany, and elsewhere amid Madrid-Western ally tensions.
- Macron vows to expand France's nuclear arsenal due to 'geopolitical convulsions and risks'.
Spain has firmly ruled out allowing the United States to use its military bases at Morón and Rota for strikes against Iran, insisting any operations must adhere to bilateral agreements and international law.
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that the bases "are not being used nor will they be used for this military operation outside the agreed framework." Defence Minister Margarita Robles echoed this, confirming no support has been provided from these facilities for the US-led offensive.
Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 captured the departure of 15 US military aircraft from Rota and Morón shortly after Washington and Tel Aviv launched attacks on Iran. At least seven planes landed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, while others headed in various directions. The movements occurred amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Madrid and some Western allies.
In a related development, French President Emmanuel Macron—who also serves as Co-Prince of Andorra—announced plans to expand France's nuclear arsenal in response to a "new geopolitical context full of risks and threats." He described the current era as one of "geopolitical convulsions full of risks" and affirmed readiness to deploy the arsenal "to protect its interests."
Original Sources
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