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Spain Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Deadly Protests

1/16/2026

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On January 15, 2026, Spain's foreign ministry advised its citizens to leave Iran amid deadly protests.
The advisory cites instability and a crackdown causing hundreds of deaths and arrests.
U.S. President Donald Trump excluded Spain from G20 preparatory meetings and Spain will attend the Leaders' Summit as a guest.
On January 16, 2026, Spain's Defence Minister did not rule out a European mission in Greenland in response to Trump's intentions.

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On January 15, 2026, Spain's foreign ministry advised its citizens to leave Iran amid deadly protests.
The advisory cites instability and a crackdown causing hundreds of deaths and arrests.
U.S. President Donald Trump excluded Spain from G20 preparatory meetings and Spain will attend the Leaders' Summit as a guest.
On January 16, 2026, Spain's Defence Minister did not rule out a European mission in Greenland in response to Trump's intentions.