Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026
Official Response
PM Pedro Sanchez is scheduled to make a formal statement at 9:00 AM Madrid time.
Trade Cutoff Ordered
Trump announces he has told the Treasury to cut off all trade with Spain during a White House meeting.
U.S. Retaliation
U.S. relocates 15 aircraft; Trump threatens total trade embargo on Spain.
Base Access Denied
Foreign Minister Albares bars U.S. use of Rota and Moron bases for Iran missions.
Sanchez Rejection
PM Sanchez calls the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran unjustified and blocks base access.
Spanish Condemnation
PM Pedro Sanchez labels the strikes a breach of international law.
Iran Strikes
U.S. and Israel conduct military strikes against Iranian targets.
Legal Stance Defined
Trump tells NYT he does not 'need international law' depending on its definition.
President Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to halt all trade with Spain after Madrid denied military base access for operations against Iran. The move threatens to trigger a major trade confrontation with the European Union and destabilize transatlantic economic relations.
President Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to cease all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow U.S. military bases to be used for strikes against Iran. Spain has countered that it will rely on EU trade protections and international law to withstand the potential embargo.
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