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03.03.2026

The Day Trump Threatened Spain's Trade

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 03.03.2026.

It displays 122 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.03.2026The Day Trump Threatened Spain's Trade
Spanish editors began March 3rd prioritizing Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, continuing coverage of the escalating Middle East conflict.
By early afternoon, attention shifted to Israel's sustained bombardment of Tehran and Beirut, and European military reinforcement of Cyprus after Iranian attacks on British bases.
The day's defining development emerged in late afternoon when multiple outlets reported President Trump's threat to sever all trade with Spain, calling it a 'terrible ally' after Spain refused U.S. use of bases for attacks on Iran.
Evening coverage consolidated around Spain's response that it had resources to contain impacts, with opposition criticism of the government's position.
03.03.2026

00:18Trump's Indefinite War Declaration

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, with new headlines reporting Trump's deployment of additional troops and warnings that the war will continue indefinitely (El País, Libertad Digital, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, infoLibre, 20minutos), while also covering the first U.S. combat deaths in the conflict (El Periódico). Coverage examines Spain's refusal to allow U.S. use of its bases for attacks on Iran, drawing criticism from Israel and praise from Iran (El Plural, La Razón, eldiario.es, El Español).

06:04Hormuz Blockade and Spain's Diplomatic Stand

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, with new headlines reporting Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to attack ships (RTVE, El País, Público), while examining the global economic implications of the Persian Gulf blockade. Coverage also focuses on Spain's diplomatic isolation after Sánchez refused U.S. use of bases for attacks on Iran, drawing criticism from Israel and praise from Iran (El Español, La Razón, El Plural, infoLibre).
06:26
20 Minutos

Las bases de EE UU amenazadas por Irán si se involucran en la guerra: en qué países están y cuántas hay en España

06:26
07:55
08:19
Carlos Mazón debe dimitir como diputado porque la responsabilidad política no se asume a medias. Y si no lo hace, Juanfran Pérez Llorca y Alberto Núñez Feijóo deben apartarlo
08:19
09:03

09:05Iran's Embassy Strike and Hezbollah's Entry

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating Middle East conflict, with new headlines reporting Iran's attack on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia (eldiario.es), Hezbollah's entry into the war from Lebanon (RTVE), and Iran's threats against U.S. bases including those in Spain (20minutos). Coverage also examines the implications of Iran's attack on Cyprus for EU and NATO defense clauses (Libertad Digital) and ongoing bombardment exchanges (El Periódico).
09:18
20 Minutos

El ejército de Israel entra en el Líbano para hacer frente a las milicias de Hezbolá

09:18
09:25
10:10
11:31
20 Minutos

El ejército israelí entra en el Líbano para hacer frente a las milicias de Hezbolá

11:31
11:39
20 Minutos

Irán ataca la embajada de EEUU en Riad y Trump avisa: "Pronto tendrán su represalia"

11:39

11:40Embassy Attack and Fuel Price Fears

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating Middle East conflict, with new headlines reporting Iran's attack on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia (20minutos, eldiario.es) and Trump's warning of retaliation (20minutos), while examining the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade on oil prices and European fuel costs (El Periódico, El País). Coverage also focuses on Spain's diplomatic isolation after Sánchez refused U.S. use of bases for attacks on Iran (La Razón, El Español, infoLibre).
11:53
20 Minutos

Irán ataca la embajada de EEUU en Arabia Saudí y Trump avisa: "Pronto tendrán su represalia"

11:53
12:01
12:38

13:02Iran's Embassy Strikes

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating Middle East conflict, with new headlines reporting Iranian drone attacks on U.S. embassies in Riyadh and Bahrain (RTVE, La Vanguardia, La Razón, El Salto, 20minutos, eldiario.es), U.S. evacuations from Kuwait and Iraq (El Mundo), and Israel's bombardment of Beirut and Tehran (eldiario.es, El Español). Coverage also examines Russia's denial of assistance to Iran (El Periódico) and Trump's warning of retaliation (20minutos).
13:09
20 Minutos

Los países europeos movilizan tropas para blindar militarmente a Chipre tras el ataque de Hezbolá a la base británica de Akrotiri

13:09
13:16
20 Minutos

Los países europeos movilizan buques para blindar militarmente a Chipre tras el ataque iraní a una base británica

13:16
13:24
20 Minutos

Los países europeos blindan militarmente a Chipre tras el ataque iraní a una base británica

13:24
13:32
14:03
14:17

14:19Israel's Sustained Bombardment of Tehran and Beirut

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating Middle East conflict, with new headlines reporting Israel's sustained bombardment of Tehran and Beirut (RTVE, eldiario.es) and Iran's drone attacks on U.S. embassies in Gulf states (El Mundo, El Salto, La Vanguardia). Coverage also examines European military reinforcement of Cyprus after Iranian attacks on British bases (Público, 20minutos, El Plural) and Spain's diplomatic isolation as Sánchez criticizes Trump's unilateral actions (El Periódico, infoLibre).
16:44
20 Minutos

Ocho países se suman al rearme nuclear que impulsa Francia y rechaza España

16:44

18:08Israel Strikes at Iran's Succession

Spanish editors continue prioritizing the escalating Middle East conflict, with new headlines reporting Israel's bombardment of Iran's Assembly of Experts meeting to choose Khamenei's successor (El Español, La Razón) and Trump's criticism of Spain as a 'terrible ally' over its refusal to allow U.S. use of bases (El Mundo, eldiario.es). Coverage also examines European military reinforcement of Cyprus (El Periódico, El Plural) and the Strait of Hormuz blockade's impact (El País).
18:13
20 Minutos

Trump: "España es un aliado terrible, romperemos todo comercio con ellos"

18:13
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18:29

18:39Trump's Trade Ultimatum to Spain

Spanish editors prioritize Trump's threat to sever all trade with Spain, calling it a 'terrible ally' over its refusal to allow U.S. use of bases for attacks on Iran (La Vanguardia, El Español, La Razón, El Mundo, eldiario.es, Público, 20minutos, Libertad Digital, El Periódico). Coverage also reports Iran's direct attacks on Saudi and Qatari infrastructure, escalating Gulf tensions (El País).
20:04

22:16Trump's Trade Ultimatum to Spain

Spanish editors prioritize Trump's threat to sever all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow U.S. use of bases for attacks on Iran, with multiple outlets reporting the ultimatum (RTVE, La Vanguardia, El Español, La Razón, El Mundo, eldiario.es, 20minutos, Libertad Digital, El Periódico). Coverage also reports Spain's response that it has resources to contain impacts (infoLibre, Público, El Periódico) and opposition criticism (El Plural).
22:31