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Scotland’s First Minister says he may ban US military flights at Prestwick if linked to Middle East strikes, pending UK clarification.
First Minister John Swinney said he would consider banning US military aircraft from Prestwick Airport if evidence emerged they were involved in Middle East strikes, particularly following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
He called for clarity from the UK government on the purpose of recent US flights, noting the Scottish government lacks authority to scrutinize foreign military use of its airports.
While Prestwick, a Scottish-owned cargo airport, has hosted hundreds of US military flights in recent years, Swinney emphasized the need for compliance with international law and sovereignty.
The Scottish Greens criticized him for inaction, citing 24 US military landings in a single week before the conflict escalated.
No immediate ban has been implemented, and the Ministry of Defence has not commented.
El primer ministro de Escocia dice que puede prohibir los vuelos militares estadounidenses en Prestwick si están relacionados con ataques en Oriente Medio, a la espera de aclaraciones del Reino Unido.