Spanish editors prioritized the contradictory statements between Trump and Iran about the war's conclusion throughout March 10th. Morning coverage focused on Trump's claims that the conflict was 'almost finished' but wouldn't stop until Iran was 'totally defeated' or the nuclear threat eliminated, reported by El Mundo, El País, El Español, RTVE, and La Razón. By mid-morning, headlines shifted to Iran's direct response that it would determine the war's end, with El País, RTVE, and El Mundo reporting Tehran's defiant stance. Early afternoon brought the Pentagon's warning that this would be the 'most intense' day of attacks, covered by El País and La Vanguardia, while European political divisions emerged as the Spanish government criticized Von der Leyen's support for Trump's actions. Evening coverage reported U.S. destruction of mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's threat of attacks 'at an unprecedented level', with El País, El Español, and La Razón highlighting the escalation.