Overview
- First Minister John Swinney said he will consider blocking US military aircraft from Glasgow Prestwick if evidence shows the airport is involved in strikes on Iran.
- Scottish officials say they are seeking details from the UK Government on the purpose of recent American flights and acknowledge they do not have powers to scrutinise such missions.
- Flight data reported by the Sunday Mail cites roughly 550 US military landings at Prestwick in 10 months, including 24 in the week before the latest strikes.
- Former Army colonel and intelligence officer Philip Ingram said the airport will “almost certainly” be supporting US operations, intensifying calls for action.
- The Scottish Greens urged an immediate ban, while the UK Ministry of Defence said the US is using British bases for specific defensive operations without naming Prestwick.