Fifteen American aircraft have cleared out of the Rota and Moron military bases in southern...

Published: 4:01 pm March 2, 2026
Updated: 4:01 pm March 2, 2026

Fifteen American aircraft have cleared out of the Rota and Moron military bases in southern Spain following the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran. FlightRadar24 revealed the sudden spike in flights leaving these bases on Monday.

Spain Clamps Down on US Military Moves

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares slammed the attacks and warned that Spain won’t let its soil become a launchpad for strikes on Iran. Despite the bases being jointly operated by the US and Spain, they fall under strict Spanish sovereignty.

Madrid Condemns Iran Attacks

Spain has openly condemned the weekend offensive. Albares made it clear: any future attacks using Spanish bases are off-limits, highlighting tense diplomacy amid escalating Middle East conflicts.

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