Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks

In March 2026, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The Spanish government, through Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, stated that the US is not using, and will not be authorized to use, joint military bases on Spanish territory for operations against Iran, citing the existing agreement and UN guidelines. Despite joint-use arrangements, the Rota naval base and Moron airbase remain under Spanish sovereignty. Defense Minister Margarita Robles clarified that the bases would only provide humanitarian support if necessary. Flight tracking data indicated US aircraft departing from Spanish bases after the attacks, with some landing in Germany. This stance contrasts with Britain's decision to authorize the use of its bases for "collective self-defense" amid Iranian counterattacks.

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