Iran & Spain
88 shared events · Importance 25 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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Iran: Iran is a key belligerent in the war, having reclosed the Strait of Hormuz and demanding tolls for its reopening. Its actions are causing a potential global energy crisis.
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel's military actions and has called for the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iran: The conflict in Iran is a point of contention within NATO, with the United States criticizing allies for not providing enough support.
Spain: Spain was considered for suspension from NATO due to its refusal to grant basing and overflight rights for U.S. military operations against Iran, but Spanish Marines participated in the FLEETEX 250 exercises.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is at war with the United States and Israel, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased oil prices and exacerbating tensions within NATO.
Spain: Spain publicly closed its airspace to United States planes involved in attacks on Iran, demonstrating strong opposition to the war.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Iran: Iran was subjected to airstrikes by Israel and the United States, resulting in over 25 deaths and significant damage. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab neighbors, maintaining its control over the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused global oil prices to soar.
Spain: Spain has emerged as a critic of the war and has closed its airspace to United States planes involved in the conflict, indicating a lack of unified allied support.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a key player in the conflict, having effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, leading to soaring gas prices. Iran has also agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, which includes the reopening of the strait.
Spain: Spain, a NATO ally, angered Donald Trump by forbidding or restricting the use of its airspace or joint military facilities for the United States in the Iran war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 66 articles
International
Iran: Iran was the target of military strikes by the United States and Israel, which exposed strategic fault lines within the NATO.
Spain: Spain has seen anti-NATO demonstrations in 2025 and 2026.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Iran: Iran threatened vessels to stop using a U.N.-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission, an unrelated geopolitical event.
Spain: Spain announced one million euros in aid and confirmed five of its citizens died in the Venezuela earthquakes, with 119 missing.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Iran: The Iran war caused energy disruption, which is a factor in the United States' efforts to secure Venezuela's oil production.
Spain: María Corina Machado visited Spain, held a rally for exiled Venezuelans in Madrid, and met with right-wing opposition leaders, but declined to meet with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, criticizing the Spanish government's stance on the Maduro regime.
Apr 18, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Iran: Donald Trump's interim agreement to end the war with Iran was supported at the G7 summit.
Spain: Spain has voiced reservations about meeting NATO's ambitious defense spending goals.
Jul 03, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Spain: Spain has been called 'unfriendly' by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to cut all trade with the country after it refused to allow its military bases to be used by the U.S. during the conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Spain: Spain organized special evacuation flights for its citizens from the Middle East due to the war.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Spain: Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, commented on the ceasefire, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and peace.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Spain: Spain is one of the world leaders who signed a joint statement welcoming the ceasefire and encouraging a negotiated settlement.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
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