Spain blocks U.S. warplanes used in Iran

SpainÕs government has banned U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran from using its airspace, extending an earlier restriction that applied only to two military bases on Spanish soil

Some U.S. planes, such as B-52 and B-1 bombers stationed
at RAF Fairford in UK, could be forced to make long detour

B-1 Lancer

Airspace closed
over Iran war

FRANCE
IRAN
ISRAEL
SPAIN
Canary
Islands
(SPAIN)
UK
RAF Fairford
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
500km
310 miles

Mor—n and Rota
Spain already denied U.S.
use of two jointly-run bases
to launch attacks on Iran

Since start of war in late February, Spanish Prime
Minister Pedro S‡nchez (right) has been among
most vocal opponents of U.S. and Israeli attacks
on Iran, describing them as ÒrecklessÓ and ÒillegalÓ

Ban affects all flight plans involving actions
related to operation in Iran, including those of
refuelling aircraft

Spain still allows U.S. flights for non-war-related purposes, such as
logistical support to troops in Europe, and in cases of emergency

Sources: BBC, ICAO
Picture: Getty Images
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