Iran war: Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns mount
France and Italy have pushed back against some US-Israeli military operations in the war in Iran, with France refusing to let planes fly over its territory and Italy denying permission for US military aircraft to land at a base in Sicily. The decisions highlight divisions between the US and its European allies over the conflict, with Spain also defending its decision to close its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran.
France and Italy have refused to support some US-Israeli military operations in the war in Iran. France denied permission for planes loaded with military supplies to fly over its territory. Italy also denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily. Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran. The US has criticized its European allies for their lack of support. The conflict has highlighted divisions between the US and its European allies.
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