Switzerland rejects two US requests related to the Middle East war for overflight of its airspace
Switzerland - Switzerland said on Saturday that it had rejected two requests from the United States for overflight of its airspace related to the current Middle East war, citing its neutrality under international law. Switzerland said on Saturday that it had rejected two requests from the United States for overflight of its airspace related to the current Middle East war, citing its neutrality under international law. The two aircraft that were denied were for reconnaissance flights.
According to AFP, the Swiss government said: "A total of two requests related to the Iran war were rejected, while one flight maintenance and two transport aircraft requests were approved."
Switzerland's neutrality law prohibits flights over Swiss airspace for military purposes related to the conflict.
The statement said that humanitarian or medical purpose flights, including those transporting the wounded, as well as flights unrelated to the conflict, are still allowed.
Since 1815, Switzerland has been officially recognized by the international community as a neutral country.
US President Trump had strongly criticized the UK for its delay in allowing US forces to use British military bases at the beginning of the war, and then threatened to take trade measures against Spain for refusing to allow US forces to use its bases.
Source: rfi
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