Spain made the right call by shutting its airspace and bases to U.S. military planes targeting Iran — standing firm against an illegal war takes real courage. The Spanish Defence Minister drew a clear line, and that kind of moral backbone is exactly what the moment demands. History will remember Spain as the NATO ally that chose principle over pressure.
Spain's grandstanding on Iran isn't principled — it's a pattern of ducking every serious defense commitment Europe needs right now. Madrid skipped the European Sky Shield, sits out nuclear deterrence talks and underspends on defense while allies carry the load. Bragging about blocking a NATO partner's airspace just confirms Spain is a spectator, not a partner.
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