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Spain Rejects U.S. Iran Operations; Trump Threatens Trade

3/4/2026

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The dispute over using Spanish bases for Iran operations escalated after White House claims Spain would assist the United States, which Minister José Manuel Albares denied as a change in position.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran, saying Spain would not support measures contrary to its values.
The Spanish refusal prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten to cut off trade, though feasibility remains unclear.

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The dispute over using Spanish bases for Iran operations escalated after White House claims Spain would assist the United States, which Minister José Manuel Albares denied as a change in position.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran, saying Spain would not support measures contrary to its values.
The Spanish refusal prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten to cut off trade, though feasibility remains unclear.