Madrid denies US sought use of Spanish bases for strikes on Iran

According to Spain’s news agency EFE, Albares stressed that the bases remain under Spanish sovereignty and that there is “nothing unusual” in the government’s position. He added that he has not spoken with representatives of the US administration on the matter and that no complaints have been lodged.

The minister underlined that Spain’s commitment to Euro-Atlantic security is beyond doubt, pointing to the presence of Spanish troops in Lebanon, Iraq and the Baltic states as evidence of Madrid’s continued engagement with its allies.

Responding to criticism from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar directed at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Albares described such remarks as “absurd.” He emphasised that Spain’s foreign policy remains consistent and firmly grounded in international law and the principles of the UN Charter.