REJECTED: Europe closes air space to US on its war on Iran

Austria becomes the latest European country to deny US access to its airspace for missions connected to its war on Iran, citing neutrality and anti-escalation concerns.

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The refusals, echoed by Spain, Italy, Switzerland and France, drew sharp criticism from the US President Donald Trump, calling NATO a “paper tiger” and warning the alliance could be reconsidered.