France, Italy, Spain Restrict US Military Operations Linked to Iran Conflict
France, Italy and Spain have imposed restrictions on US military operations connected to the conflict with Iran, denying overflight access, landing permissions and certain airspace use.
France denied overflight rights for US military flights carrying equipment to Israel. Israel's defense ministry accused France of obstructing munitions transfers to support operations against Iran.
Italy refused permission for some US aircraft to land at the Sigonella base in Sicily, a key facility for US operations in the Mediterranean.
Spain closed its airspace to US planes involved in strikes on Iran and limited access to its bases for missions strictly related to NATO collective defense.
The restrictions, while limited in scope, highlight divisions among NATO allies over the US-led campaign. President Donald Trump publicly criticized European allies for failing to provide support, contrasting with Germany's continued hosting of major US military activity at the Ramstein base.
These moves underscore transatlantic tensions regarding NATO's role in the widening US-Iran conflict.
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