Spain has officially rejected the use of its joint military bases by the United States for operations against Iran, describing the strikes as unlawful and distancing itself from the ongoing conflict.
Jose Manuel Albares stated that Madrid had received no indication that the facilities, including Naval Base Rota and Morón Air Base, were being used in the campaign. He stressed that any activity at these bases must comply strictly with existing agreements and international law.
Pedro Sanchez criticized the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, calling them “unjustified” and “dangerous military interventions” carried out without consulting the international community. He emphasized that opposition to Iran’s government does not justify military action outside international legal frameworks, pointing out that the strikes lacked proper authorization from the US Congress and relevant global bodies. Sanchez also called for diplomacy and negotiations over armed confrontation as the preferred approach to resolving tensions.
Margarita Robles supported the government’s position, clarifying that the bases would only provide support for humanitarian purposes if necessary. The Spanish stance contrasts with other European powers; while Britain initially withheld permission for base use but later allowed it for “collective self-defence,” France and Germany have indicated readiness to cooperate with Washington following Iranian counterattacks.
The Spanish government also condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries, emphasizing adherence to international law and the sovereignty of Spanish territory in all military operations.
