Portugal Defends US Military Access in Azores

Portuguese PM Luis Montenegro defended U.S. use of Lajes airbase during Iran campaign.
Agreement permits U.S. peacetime use with Portugal's approval during hostilities.
Portugal has close ties with U.S., Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism with nuclear ambitions.
Portugal's NATO membership (1949) contrasts with Spain's 1982 accession.
Government will reduce petroleum tax to offset fuel price hikes.

International Relations | Military | Policy

Spain | Portugal | Azores Islands

Luis Montenegro

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