Spain Moves to Bar All Military Air Traffic Linked to War on Iran

(MENAFN) The Spanish government has moved to bar all military air traffic linked to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran from its airspace, extending the ban to American aircraft operating out of third countries — including the United Kingdom and France — according to media reports published Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo confirmed the sweeping restriction during an interview with radio station Cadena Ser, framing it as a principled stand against the ongoing conflict.

"Part of the Spanish government's decision not to participate in or support this war, which was begun unilaterally and violates international law," Cuerpo said.

The measure covers all flights departing from or arriving on Spanish soil, as well as any aircraft transiting through the country's airspace, a Spanish newspaper reported.

The latest step builds on an earlier prohibition already in place — Spain had previously barred the use of U.S. military installations on its territory, specifically the Rota and Morón de la Frontera bases, in relation to the conflict.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as one of the most outspoken European voices against the military campaign, repeatedly rallying behind the message "No to the war." His position has drawn a sharp response from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has raised the prospect of trade measures targeting Spain, though no specific actions have yet been formally announced.

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