Reject America! Spain Takes a Stand!

Spain Refuses to Provide Bases for the US-Israel Attack on Iran! Foreign media reported today (March 2) that after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, flight tracking websites showed that 15 U.S. military aircraft had left the Rota and Morón military bases in southern Spain. Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez stated that Spain will not allow its military bases within the country to be used for attacks on Iran. Spain had previously condemned the U.S.-Israel action against Iran.

Spain's position is very clear, which is clearly different from European countries such as the UK, Germany, and France. The reason behind Spain's refusal of the U.S. is multiple practical and strategic considerations, and it will inevitably intensify the tension between the U.S. and Spain.

The core reasons for Spain's refusal of the U.S. are: first, upholding its own diplomatic autonomy, not wanting to be entangled in the Middle East war by the U.S., and its traditional pacifism and public anti-war sentiment determine that it does not want to pay for the U.S.'s unilateral recklessness. Second, based on bilateral agreements and its own interests, according to the U.S.-Spain military cooperation agreement of 1988, the U.S. military needs authorization from Spain to use the base to transport weapons, and Spain is concerned about the risk of retaliation from Iran if it gets involved in the conflict. In addition, the previous pressure policies of the Trump administration have damaged the mutual trust between Spain and the U.S., and Spain does not want to follow passively anymore.

This statement has had a significant impact on U.S.-Spain relations: the U.S. will certainly be deeply dissatisfied with Spain's restrictions, and the relationship between the two sides will further deteriorate. At the same time, Spain's clear position highlights its determination to break free from American control, and also exposes the cracks within NATO. In the future, the differences between the U.S. and Spain in military cooperation and diplomatic coordination will further expand, and the U.S.-Spain alliance relationship faces new tests.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858561178209416/

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