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Spain to Evacuate 300 Troops Amid U.S.-Israel Conflict

3/18/2026

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Spain plans to evacuate around 300 troops from Iraq amid the U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran.
The decision follows the temporary relocation of a 71-soldier special forces unit.
Spain has condemned the conflict as illegal and banned U.S. aircraft from its bases.
Defence Minister Margarita Robles rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's request for Strait of Hormuz support.
Germany and Norway, among others, are also reducing their military presence in the region.

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Spain plans to evacuate around 300 troops from Iraq amid the U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran.
The decision follows the temporary relocation of a 71-soldier special forces unit.
Spain has condemned the conflict as illegal and banned U.S. aircraft from its bases.
Defence Minister Margarita Robles rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's request for Strait of Hormuz support.
Germany and Norway, among others, are also reducing their military presence in the region.