{
  "id": 11708634,
  "title": "Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/portugal-prosecutors-probe-legality-of-us-use-of-lajes-base-in-iran-11708634",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:18:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-910461"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Portuguese prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the legality of the United States' use of the Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the Iran conflict, following a complaint from the Left Bloc party. The probe was prompted by a longstanding agreement that permits US access to the base without prior authorization during peacetime, but requires Portugal's approval once hostilities commence. While Portugal's Foreign Minister asserts that the country was not involved in the conflict and that the base's usage adheres to international law, the opposition party argues it constitutes a \"gross violation of international law.\" Portugal's prosecutors are obligated to investigate alleged misconduct when there is sufficient reason to do so, aligning with the principle of legality.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/portugal-prosecutors-probe-legality-of-us-use-of-lajes-base-in-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:46:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/portugal-prosecutors-probe-legality-of-us-use-of-lajes-base",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:22:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}