A holiday hotspot cherished by sun-seeking Brits has been named one the safest places to be in Spain in the event of a third world war. Since February 28, theMiddle Easthas been gripped by chaos as theUSandIsraellaunched strikes onIranas part of Operation Epic Fury, killing military figures and the nation's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran launched a wave of attacks throughout the Gulf, escalating the conflict further. Meanwhile,Keir Starmerhas committed to allowing the use of UK bases for defensive measures to safeguard allies in the region. Spain has refused the US permission to use its bases to launch attacks, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemning the "unilateral military action" against Iran, but Spain reportedly has strategic value and remains a NATO member. It suggests Spain may not escape becoming what Madrid newspaper La Razón described as a "secondary target".
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Indeed, it underscoredMadridandBarcelonaas potential areas at risk in such an event, attributing this to their prominent roles in the country's operations, but that's not all.
Similarly, regions withmilitarybases or areas of industry could also represent a potential target for attack, including the sun-kissed Costa del Sol, Costa Brava and even Zaragoza.
Safer areas include those far removed from the urban centres, territories with smaller population sizes or those that lie within more mountainous areas, including the Aragonese Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada.
Other areas that could serve as refuges include northern León, the Sierra de Gredos, and autonomous communities like Galicia and theBasque Countryin the north of the country.
It noted that these areas boast mountains and forests and a "wealth of natural resources", offering an additional advantage to anyone sheltering from attack.
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Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
