Spain & Pete Hegseth
20 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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Spain: Spain publicly closed its airspace to United States planes involved in attacks on Iran, demonstrating strong opposition to the war.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, declined to reaffirm the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense, reflecting the administration's wavering stance.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Spain: Spain was mentioned in an internal United States — United States Department of Defense email as a potential target for punishment, including suspension from NATO, for not supporting U.S. operations in the Iran war.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Secretary of Defense, issued the order to cancel the deployment to Poland. His handling of the troop cancellation has baffled and angered some Army officials and allies.
May 14, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Spain: Spain faces potential troop withdrawals and trade embargo threats from the United States due to its refusal to allow its bases or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. Donald Trump has called Spain 'horrible' in this context.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
International
Spain: Spain reported a new hantavirus case in a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship, bringing the total to 11 cases worldwide.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, faced bipartisan grilling over the rising costs of the Iran war and diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
May 12, 2026 · 9 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.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Spain: Spain boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's inclusion.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, was present for the return of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Bainbridge.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Spain: Spanish officials reported a newly confirmed hantavirus infection in quarantine.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, faced tough questions regarding the Iran war's cost and diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as the United States Defense Secretary, commented on the potential for ground forces in the war, indicating the ongoing strategic considerations.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to strengthen ties with China and has called for China's increased diplomatic involvement in global conflicts.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Spain: Spain faces a similar threat of United States troop withdrawal as Italy and Germany, due to its stance against the United States-Israeli war on Iran.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary, explained the U.S. military's efforts to protect ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
International
Spain: Spain is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that Iran has an opportunity to make a 'good deal' by abandoning nuclear weapons, outlining a key US demand.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
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.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Pentagon chief, was expected to meet with Mark Rutte in Washington.
Apr 08, 2026 · 66 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's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, commented on the ceasefire, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and peace.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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