Spain Restricts US Military Flights Amid Tensions with Iran

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in the war in Iran, citing concerns about being drawn into a unilateral and international law-violating conflict. The ban applies to flights from Spanish territory and overflights by US aircraft based in third countries. The restriction does not apply to emergency situations. The move is part of the Spanish government’s decision to not support US military actions in the Middle East. According to Reuters, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo stated that the decision is ‘part of the decision already made by the Spanish government’. The US military continues to operate from Spanish bases, but the restriction may lead to increased tensions between the two countries. The decision was first reported by AeroTime.