Portuguese prosecutors probe U.S. use of Lajes base during Iran war

Portuguese prosecutors have initiated an inquiry into the legality of the government's decision to permit the United States to utilize the Lajes Air Base. This authorization pertains to operations conducted in the context of the war in Iran.

The investigation focuses on the legal framework governing the use of the base by foreign military powers. Lajes, located on Terceira Island in the Azores, has historically served as a strategic waypoint for transatlantic flights and military deployments. The probe examines whether the agreement aligns with Portuguese law and national sovereignty principles.