Spain Bars US Aircraft Linked To Iran Strikes, Defies Trump Pressure

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Spain has taken an additional step in distancing itself from the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, announcing the closure of its airspace to American aircraft involved in the conflict. Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the decision on Monday, making clear that Madrid will not permit either the use of its jointly operated military bases or its airspace for operations linked to the war. Speaking in Madrid, Robles said the position had been communicated to U.S. forces from the