Spain Blocks US Base Use, Spurs European Criticism of Middle East Strikes

Spain has taken a bold stance against U.S.-Israeli military actions in the Middle East, barring American forces from using Spanish bases or airspace for operations targeting Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as one of Europe’s loudest critics of U.S. President Donald Trump, opposing both the military campaign and threats of economic retaliation. Amidst this tension, a Europe-wide survey shows Spain’s public deeply disapproves of the offensive, with 56% expressing outright op