Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 30, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, a move confirmed by Defence Minister Margarita Robles on Monday. This decision follows Spain's earlier refusal to allow the U.S. to use jointly operated military bases for the conflict. Robles stated that Spain's position was made clear from the beginning, deeming the war "profoundly illegal and profoundly unjust." The Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has been a vocal opponent of the military actions, describing them as "unjustifiable" and "dangerous." This opposition has led to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to cut trade with Madrid.

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US President Donald Trump threatened to cut trade with Madrid after the Spanish government denied the US use of bases.

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Spain had already said earlier this month that the US could not use jointly operated military bases in the war.

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Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the airspace closure to reporters on Monday.

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Spain has closed its airspace to planes of the United States involved in the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Under the left-wing government led by Sanchez, Spain has been Europe’s loudest opposing voice against US and Israeli military actions.

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