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Spain Condemns Israel, Closes Airspace Amid Lebanon Strikes

4/10/2026

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Albares Condemns Israel

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares accused Israel of violating international law and a ceasefire by airstrikes on Lebanon, saying hundreds of bombs were dropped and more than 1,700 people have died.
Spain closed its airspace to aircraft involved in the operations.
Albares announced plans to reopen Spain's embassy in Tehran to promote peace.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Israel's actions and urged a permanent halt to hostilities.

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Albares Reopens Embassy

Spain becomes the first Western nation to reopen its embassy in Tehran amid a U.S.–Israel–Iran ceasefire.
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares ordered the immediate reopening after recalling Spain's ambassador from Israel over Gaza.
Israeli officials criticized the move as a "shameless alignment with Tehran."
Concerns have been raised about the safety of Spain's diplomatic staff in Tehran.
The reopening signals Spain's commitment to peace initiatives despite warnings of ceasefire breakdowns.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution in 1979 severed diplomatic relations between Iran and many Western nations, including Spain. Recently, Spain reopened its embassy in Tehran, becoming the first Western country to do so since the revolution. This diplomatic shift occurs amid rising tensions in the region, particularly following Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon, which resulted in over 1,700 casualties, highlighting Spain's commitment to peace initiatives.

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Albares Condemns Israel

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares accused Israel of violating international law and a ceasefire by airstrikes on Lebanon, saying hundreds of bombs were dropped and more than 1,700 people have died.
Spain closed its airspace to aircraft involved in the operations.
Albares announced plans to reopen Spain's embassy in Tehran to promote peace.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Israel's actions and urged a permanent halt to hostilities.

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