Spain has officially barred United States military aircraft involved in operations against Iran from using its airspace, marking a significant diplomatic stance amid rising Middle East tensions.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed in a media briefing in Madrid that US warplanes participating in the Iran conflict will not be permitted to transit through Spanish airspace. She stated unequivocally that Spain will not support or facilitate any military action against Iran.

Robles further clarified that American military bases located in Spain will also not be used for operations targeting Iran, reinforcing the country’s neutral stance and adherence to international law.

Earlier, Spanish newspaper El País reported that Madrid had already decided to deny access to both its airspace and military facilities for any US-led strikes against Iran. The move reflects growing divisions among Western allies over the ongoing conflict.

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Spain’s Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo also addressed the issue in a radio interview, stating that the airspace restriction is part of a broader policy decision. He emphasized that Spain will not participate in what he described as a unilateral war against Iran that violates international law.

The decision aligns with the position of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has openly opposed US and Israeli military actions against Iran, previously labeling them as illegal and destabilizing.

Analysts suggest Spain’s move could have wider implications within NATO and the European Union, potentially influencing other countries to reassess their involvement in the escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions. The development also underscores the deepening geopolitical divide over military intervention and international legal frameworks.