"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, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said in an interview on Spanish TV on Sunday."
"Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles also said that the jointly operated bases have to comply with international legal frameworks in order for the U.S. to use them."
"Spain has been outspoken in its opposition to Israel amid the U.S. and Israel's genocide in Gaza, and last year banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons bound for Israel from calling at Spain's ports or entering its airspace."
Spain has refused to allow its military bases in Rota and Morón to support U.S. operations in the joint U.S.-Israel military action against Iran. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that Spanish bases will not be used for operations outside existing bilateral agreements or contrary to UN Charter provisions. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles emphasized that jointly operated bases must comply with international legal frameworks. At least eleven U.S. aircraft departed Spanish bases following the announcement, with some relocating to Germany. Spain's socialist president Pedro Sánchez has consistently opposed the U.S.-Israel operation, characterizing it as an escalation that destabilizes the region. Spain previously banned weapons shipments to Israel from using its ports and airspace.
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