• Spain refuses to permit US military operations against Iran from its bases.
• Foreign Minister Albares asserts full control over Spanish military facilities.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticizes US and Israeli strikes as dangerous.
• Fifteen US aircraft have recently left Spanish bases, heading to Germany.
• Spain's firm stance sets it apart from other European nations like the UK.

Spain has formally prohibited the use of its military bases by the United States for any attacks against Iran, asserting that the bases, located at Rota and Moron, are not and will not be utilized for such operations. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized Spain's control over its facilities, stating, "The bases are not being used – nor will they be used – for anything that is not in the agreement, nor for anything that isn’t covered by the UN charter," according to Reuters and AA.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the strikes by the US and Israel against Iran as "unjustified and dangerous," adding that such actions lead to a "more hostile and uncertain international order." This strong response signifies Madrid's effort to distance itself from Washington's military strategies, as noted by India Times and Al Jazeera.

Flight tracking data revealed that after the launch of the US and Israeli military operations, sixteen US aircraft departed from the Rota and Moron bases, with at least seven landing at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The aircraft predominantly included aerial refueling tankers as indicated by AA and Reuters.

This position places Spain in contrast to other European countries like the UK, which has agreed to allow US operations for "collective self-defense." These actions have drawn condemnations from various international leaders, highlighting the divide in responses to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to India Times and Al Jazeera.