March 15, 2026 7:23 AM

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Switzerland denies US military overflights citing neutrality, allows limited non-combat flights

Switzerland has denied two requests from the US to fly over its territory as part of the military action in the Middle East. The government’s statement cited its law of neutrality which prohibits overflights by parties to the conflict that serve a military purpose related to the conflict. However, the Swiss government said it did allow three other flights, one for maintenance and two for transport aircraft.