The White House confirmed on Monday that the United States military is fully achieving its objectives for Operation Epic Fury and does not require aid from Spain or any other nation. This statement followed the decision by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's socialist government to close its airspace to U.S. aircraft involved in the ongoing military actions.

Spain Blocks U.S. Military Transit for Iran Operations

Spain prohibited U.S. planes associated with Operation Epic Fury from using Spanish bases, specifically Rota in Cádiz and Morón de la Frontera in Seville. Furthermore, the prohibition extended to U.S. aircraft stationed in third countries that sought to transit through Spanish airspace.

Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and other officials confirmed this decision on Monday morning. Defense Minister Margarita Robles reiterated Spain's firm stance regarding the conflict against Iran’s Islamic regime.

Spain's Official Stance Against War

Minister Robles stated clearly that the U.S. had been informed from the outset that neither the use of Spanish bases nor its airspace for operations related to the war in Iran would be authorized. She emphasized Spain's opposition to the conflict.

“Spain will under no circumstances authorize — nor has it ever authorized, nor does it currently authorize, nor will it ever authorize — the use of the Rota and Morón bases to wage a war that we are totally opposed to, in which we do not believe, and which we consider deeply illegal and deeply unjust,” Robles told reporters on Monday.

The minister clarified that U.S. use of the Spanish bases is restricted only to operations covered under existing bilateral agreements. This position aligns with the Spanish government's broader claim of maintaining a “no to war” stance concerning the ongoing situation in Iran.

Political Fallout and Congressional Briefing

Prime Minister Sánchez had previously addressed his Socialist Workers’ Party members on Sunday, reinforcing his anti-war position. He argued that socialists are dedicated to defending peace.

In his letter, Sánchez noted, “We stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.” He continued, “We demanded an end to the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. And now we are shouting, loud and clear, that this illegal war must end now.”

In response to a request from the center-right People’s Party, Minister Robles is scheduled to appear before Congress on Tuesday. She will report on the national security implications of the Spanish government's adopted policies concerning the actions of the U.S. and Israel against Iran.