Portugal’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry into the legality of U.S. military use of Lajes Air Base as the United States prepares for operations against Iran.
The investigation follows a complaint filed by the Left Bloc in April that asked the Attorney General to examine whether the base’s use violates Portuguese and international law, calling it a “gross violation of International Law.” Left Bloc coordinator Joss Manuel Pureza said the government appears to be complicit.
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RTP reported that the probe will assess compliance with domestic statutes and treaty obligations.
