The Executive emphasized that respect for air sovereignty is fundamental in this context of international instability. While combat in the Persian Gulf region generates a growing security crisis, diplomacy in Madrid opted for a strategic retreat. The technical report on this measure omitted value judgments regarding the parties in combat, focusing exclusively on national security and compliance with non-intervention treaties. The restriction will remain in effect indefinitely as long as armed actions between Washington and Tehran are active, according to government spokespersons. The government of Spain announced the closure of its airspace to any aircraft involved in military operations derived from the confrontation between the United States and Iran. This determination, of an immediate nature, prevents transit, landing, and takeoff of aircraft destined to participate in offensive missions or logistics operations linked to the confrontation in the Middle East. The measure arises as a response to the escalation of hostilities on a global level. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified that the prohibition covers both combat aircraft and vessels for transporting weapons and in-flight refueling. According to the official report, the primary objective of this restriction is to preserve the neutrality of the national territory and prevent Spanish infrastructure from being used as a platform for attack operations. Regarding civilian traffic, the central administration specified that commercial flights and strictly humanitarian missions will maintain their regular course.
