Portugal's Left Bloc (BE) has questioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the use of the Lajes Air Base by the United States, arguing that the government's stance on US access without prior approval is refuted by international law.

The article discusses the broad interpretation by Americans of their commitments in the Lajes agreement and emphasizes that the Lajes base without the Americans could become a nightmare.

Bruno Cardoso Reis emphasized Portugal's sovereignty over the Lajes Air Base, stating that any mission requires authorization, while also reflecting on Hungary's veto of new sanctions against Russia.

Thirteen refueling planes took off from the base in the Azores on Sunday. Movement has intensified since February 18, with the passage of F-16 fighters and military cargo planes.

A professor of international relations states that Portugal is not aware of the strategic importance of the Azores, and the use of the Lajes base is a political inconvenience for the country.

In an interview, US Ambassador to Portugal John Arrigo stated his main objectives are to reduce the trade deficit with Portugal and increase the country's defense spending, while declining to comment on the Lajes Air Base issue.

The President of the Government of the Azores emphasizes that the strategic centrality of the region has been reconfirmed. Lajes Air Base supported the operation against Tehran on Saturday.

What does the Agreement between Portugal and the US for Lajes Air Base say?