US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks
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US Aircraft Withdraw from Spanish Military BasesFifteen US planes left bases in southern Spain after weekend Iran attacks, with many redirecting to Germany and France.
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- Spain denied permission for its jointly operated bases to support attacks on Iran, emphasizing sovereignty and UN charter compliance.
- At least seven aircraft subsequently landed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, according to flight tracking data.
- Most of the planes were aerial refueling tankers, including the Boeing KC-135, permanently stationed in Spain.
- Spain’s firm condemnation of the US-Israeli strikes may increase diplomatic tensions with Washington.
Spanish bases are not being used for this operation, and they will not be used for anything not included in the agreement with the United States or for anything that is not in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations— Jose Manuel Albares, Spanish Foreign Minister, speaking to Telecinco
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