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 · Mar 4
Spain says Trump is ‘playing Russian roulette’ with millions of lives over Iran war Trump told reporters Spain ‘has been terrible’ The Independent UK · Mar 4
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 · Mar 4
‘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. We Got This Covered · Mar 4
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 · Mar 4
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 · Mar 4
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. Euronews · Mar 4
'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. Euronews · Mar 4
‘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 · Mar 4
‘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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
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. Euronews · Mar 4
'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 Times of India · Mar 3
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 Guardian - UK · Mar 3
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Trump says he’s cutting all trade with Spain for refusing his Iran war request IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 3 ‘Intense’ Saharan dust storm to sweep into Europe this week and bring hazy skies Colourful sunrises, air pollution and dust deposits could impact much of southern Europe
International Business Times UK · Mar 3 Spain's Ex‑King Juan Carlos Stuck in Abu Dhabi as Middle East Crisis Sparks Hollywood Outcry Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, finds himself unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the broader impact of the crisis.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 3 NFL Announces Location of Falcons’ 2026 International Game Falcons are indigenous to Spain, so it makes sense they would play there.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Ukraine vs England live: Lionesses kick off World Cup qualifying with six-goal thrashing Ukraine 1-6 England: Alessia Russo, Jess Park and Georgia Stanway all bagged braces as a rampant second-half performance got the Lionesses’ qualification campaign off to the perfect start
FourFourTwo · Mar 3 Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Madrid, amid ongoing Middle East conflict Flight-tracking information showed Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet flying back to Spain on Monday
Euronews · Mar 3 Ronaldo's jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.
Euronews · Mar 3 One in five Europeans sees the US as a 'threat': Is public opinion turning to China? Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China.
The Times of India · Mar 2 Spain draws red line, rejects US use of bases in Iran campaign Spain has refused to allow the United States to use jointly operated military bases on its territory for strikes against Iran, as Madrid hardened its criticism of the widening conflict across the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran Refusal to allow use of bases in Rota and Morón follows Pedro Sánchez’s condemnation of US-Israeli action
Euronews · Mar 2 Spain rejects Israel's accusation of 'standing with Iran' and other tyrants Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed as "absurd and ridiculous" his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar's remarks about Spain's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.