The Diplomat
Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed this Wednesday that the United States has sent bombers and aircraft to the bases in Morón (Seville) and Rota (Cádiz) in response to the escalating armed conflict between Israel and Iran.
“At this time, it is true that the United States is using the bases, but always within the limits of the agreement we have between the two countries and in accordance with the treaties,” Robles told reporters in the corridor of Congress, without providing further details, according to the Europa Press news agency.
The BBC has reported that at least 30 bombers and tanker aircraft refueling fighter jets have stopped at US air bases in Spain, Scotland, and England. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that Washington’s patience “is running out.”
In this regard, Robles expressed the government’s “concern” over the deteriorating situation and called for the situation to be “reconciled” so that both sides can reach a peace agreement “soon.”