# Rota

Spain’s “No” to Washington: A Legal, Political Rebuff That Could Reverberate Across Europe

Spain publicly refused U.S. requests to use its bases for strikes on Iran, grounding the decision in international law, its bilateral defence agreement with the United States, and domestic parliamentary procedures. The move highlights growing European insistence on legal safeguards and collective mechanisms when faced with unilateral American pressure and could accelerate debates on strategic autonomy within the EU.