Austria rejects US request to use its airspace for Iran-related military operations
Austria has rejected a US request to use its airspace for military operations against Iran, citing the country's neutrality law. The decision comes as the US and Israel have maintained an air offensive on Iran since February 28, resulting in over 1,340 deaths and retaliatory strikes from Tehran.
Austria's Defense Ministry has denied the US permission to use its airspace for military operations against Iran. The ministry cited the country's neutrality law and will review future requests on a case-by-case basis. The US had made several requests, but the number was not specified. Austria maintains a policy of military neutrality and has not imposed a general ban on US overflights. The opposition Social Democratic Party has called on the government to maintain its current stance. Other European countries, such as Spain and Italy, have also restricted US military flights related to the conflict.
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