U.S. Uses Portugal Base On Condition No Civilian Infrastructure Is Targeted
Portugal allowed U.S. aircraft landings at an Azores airbase on the condition that it not be used to attack civilians. The United States has been heavily utilizing Lajes Airfield as a supply and transportation hub in the war against Iran. According to Reuters, Portugal has allowed 76 U.S. landings at
Giovanni Hernandez
May 17, 2026
