Spain refuses to provide military support for US attack on Iran and distances itself from France, Germany and the UK
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Spain Rejects Military Aid in US-Iran ConflictAfter denying base use, Spain prompted the Pentagon to relocate 12 tanker aircraft amid rising Middle East tensions.
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- Spain refuses to support the US-led military operation against Iran and distances itself from France, Germany, and the UK’s stance.
- US tanker aircraft were withdrawn from the Morón air base in Seville following Spain’s denial of access.
- The Spanish government calls for de-escalation and negotiation, rejecting unilateral military actions outside international law.
- Over 1,000 Spanish troops deployed in the region remain safe and have taken precautionary safety measures amid the conflict.
"A logic of violence, as we are seeing, only leads to a spiral of violence, and unilateral military actions outside the United Nations Charter, outside any collective action, have no clear objective. Europe must defend international law, de-escalation, and negotiation," he insisted.— Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Monday, commenting on Spain's stance regarding the US-led attack on Iran.
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