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Watch: Trump says adiós to trade with Spain — should Madrid do the same to Trump?

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a firm "no to war" and blocked the US from using Spanish soil for its Iran operations. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain. Let’s break down what is at stake.

Euronews

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs

The Independent UK

Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

Spain has doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.

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German foreign minister says ‘we will not allow ourselves to be divided’ after Trump-Spain spat – as it happened

The US president previously threatened to stop all trade with Spain after it said it didn’t back the US-Israeli military operation against Iran

The Guardian - UK

‘I Booked 12 Flights… All Cancelled’: Indian-Origin CEO Stuck in Dubai Slams US Government

What was supposed to be a routine business trip has turned into a stressful ordeal for an Indian-origin CEO now stranded in Dubai. As tensions escalate in the Middle East and flights continue to be cancelled across the region, the entrepreneur has publicly criticized the United States government for what…

Times Life

US says Spain ‘agreed to cooperate with US military’; foreign minister denies White House claim

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the US and Spain after the White House claimed Madrid agreed to cooperate with military operations against Iran. Spain's foreign minister categorically denied this, stating their position on base usage and the conflict remains unchanged. This follows Spain's earlier refusal to allow US forces…

The Times of India

‘Bro that’s a sovereign country’: Donald Trump’s reaction to Spain refusing to grant access to their bases is ‘we could’ if ‘we want’

It has now become very clear to the American people that Donald Trump will go to any lengths to engage in a blatant display of power. In another example of this behaviour, Trump, after allying with Benjamin Netanyahu, launched an attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, and overthrew its…

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Lindsey Graham Blasts Spain for Refusing to Participate in Trump’s War Against Iran

Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, has taken a firm stance against military action in Iran. To that, Senator Lindsey Graham had a few comments to spare.

The Mary Sue

European Parliament rejects debate on Trump's threats to Spain

A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.

Euronews

How the war in Iran is testing Europe’s US military base network

Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use for strikes that President Donald Trump says could last “another month or more”.

Radio France Internationale

France backs Spain in row with Trump over Iran war request

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The Independent UK

Pedro Sánchez defies Trump in biggest gamble yet as Madrid says no to war

As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business.

Euronews

Spain says Trump is ‘playing Russian roulette’ with millions of lives over Iran war

Trump told reporters Spain ‘has been terrible’

The Independent UK

Defiant Spanish PM says Trump is using ‘the fog of war’ to distract from his domestic failures

The Spanish prime minister has responded to Donald Trump’s threat to cut off all trade with Spain, as he stressed that Madrid’s position was “no to war”.

The Independent UK

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‘We could just fly in & use it’: Donald Trump thinks he can bully anyone and he’s now making threats towards Spain

Donald Trump is a master at turning friends into enemies.

Euronews

EU Commission backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats

The EU executive said it will defend the EU’s trade interests as US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade relations with Spain after it refused to let the US use its military bases for strikes on Iran.

Euronews

Newsletter: Sánchez to Trump: “No War"

Also in this newsletter: European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño tells us the war in the Middle East "makes it more urgent" for Europe to "reinforce its strategic autonomy" in the field of energy as well as security and defence.

Euronews

What are Europe's oil route alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?

Many European countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Belgium rely on the Strait of Hormuz for imports or refining. Experts say the closure of this corridor will not cut off Europe’s oil supply, but will continue to drive up oil prices and disrupt markets.

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Euronews

'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance against Trump's Iran offensive

The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.

The Guardian - UK

‘No to war’: Sánchez doubles down after Trump threat to cut off trade with Spain

PM says his country will not be complicit in growing conflict in Middle East ‘simply out of fear of reprisals from someone’

The Guardian - UK

‘Any threat against member state is threat against the EU’, says commissioner in response to Trump comments – as it happened

Stéphane Séjourné is the latest high-profile name to express solidarity with Spain over Trump’s comments last night

Euronews

Europe Today: Iran war death toll nears 1,000 as Trump threatens Spain over stance

Watch Europe Today as we bring you the latest developments and reactions to day five of the Iran war. Live from 8 am Brussels time.

The Times of India

'Not happy with UK either': Donald Trump slams European nations, singles out Spain over Iran campaign

US President Trump has sharply criticized European nations, particularly Spain, for their stance on the US-Israel military campaign against Iran. While Germany is praised, Spain's refusal to allow base usage for operations against Iran has drawn Trump's ire. The conflict escalates with regional attacks and rising oil prices.

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’

US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression

The Independent UK

Trump says he’s cutting all trade with Spain for refusing his Iran war request

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