Tag #Lajes

How does the US use of the Lajes airbase, even for refueling, implicate Portugal in the Iranian perspective on the recent bombing?

The Iranian government's challenge to Portugal's neutrality highlights the complex geopolitical implications of military alliances and the use of foreign bases. The US use of the Lajes airbase, authorized by Portugal, directly involves Portugal in the conflict according to Iran, even if only for refueling purposes. This underscores how seemingly logistical support can be interpreted as direct participation in military actions, raising questions about the extent of a nation's responsibility.