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A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war

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Newest development Mar 4, 2026 · 3 reportsIran war strains US-Spain relations

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

  2. Newest

    Iran war strains US-Spain relations

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al Jazeera

    Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

  2. The Guardian

    Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Refusal to allow use of bases in Rota and Morón follows Pedro Sánchez’s condemnation of US-Israeli action

  3. Truthout

    Spain Denies Use of Bases for US Forces Involved in War on Iran (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    “Spanish bases are not being used for this operation,” Spain’s foreign minister said.

  4. PJ Media

    Spain’s Prime Minister Sánchez Slams Iran Strikes, Blocks U.S. From Using Spanish Bases (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Spain’s PM Sánchez condemns US-Iran strikes, blocks US military base use, stirring international controversy.

  5. The World from PRX

    Spain condemns US-Israeli war on Iran, angers Trump (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    Trump has threatened to cut economic ties with Spain after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez forbade the US from using its two American bases in Spain to support the Iran attacks. Also, how private businesses in Cuba are taking advantage of the Trump administration’s easing of trade restrictions …

  6. PJ Media

    U.S. and Spain in Standoff Over Iran War: What’s the Truth? (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    U.S. and Spain clash over Iran war bases use; Spain's PM Sánchez faces accusations of bluffing on military cooperation.

  7. Delaware Public Media

    A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Iran war strains US-Spain relations (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

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