World News · October 8, 2026
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Portugal as the final stop of a three-nation tour of NATO allies, including Iceland and Greece. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and thanking the Portuguese government for allowing the use of Lajes Field air base for military refueling operations during the conflict with Iran. Unlike Spain, Portugal's center-right government granted conditional approval for the base's use, though this decision has faced legal scrutiny from domestic left-wing opposition parties regarding its compliance with international law.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Portugal as the final stop of a three-nation tour of NATO allies, including Iceland and Greece. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and thanking the Portuguese government for allowing the use of Lajes Field air base for military refueling operations during the conflict with Iran. Unlike Spain, Portugal's center-right government granted conditional approval for the base's use, though this decision has faced legal scrutiny from domestic left-wing opposition parties regarding its compliance with international law.