Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
France, Italy, and Spain have denied US military support or airspace for operations in Iran, amid rising tensions between Washington and its European partners. The decisions come as US President Donald Trump criticizes NATO allies for their lack of support in the conflict.
France and Italy have pushed back against US-Israeli military operations. France denied airspace for aircraft carrying military supplies to Israel. Italy denied permission for US military aircraft to land at a base in Sicily. Spain closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran. The US and its European partners are divided over the conflict in Iran. Tensions between Washington and its key partners continue to rise.
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