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18.04.2026

The Day Iran Closed Hormuz Again

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.04.2026.

It displays 153 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2026The Day Iran Closed Hormuz Again

Spanish editors began April 18th reporting on Iran's announcement of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with multiple outlets detailing the conditional nature of the move and the US maintaining its naval blockade. By mid-morning, coverage shifted to Iran's reversal, with outlets reporting the strait's renewed closure in response to what Tehran called US "acts of piracy." In the afternoon, editors focused on escalating military tensions as Iranian forces opened fire on oil tankers attempting to cross the strait, while Donald Trump stated Iran could not blackmail the US. Evening coverage continued on the military standoff while also reporting on Pedro Sánchez's calls for progressive unity and UN reform at the Barcelona democracy summit.

18.04.2026

05:02Hormuz Reopens Under American Blockade

Spanish editors report on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with multiple outlets detailing Iran's announcement and the US maintaining its naval blockade despite the conditional reopening (RTVE, El Español, Público, El Plural, eldiario.es). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the PP-Vox political pact in Extremadura, with discussions about its potential extrapolation to other regions and its impact on Spanish politics (El Mundo, La Razón, infoLibre).
06:07
07:02

07:57Hormuz Reopens Under American Blockade

Spanish editors report on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with multiple outlets detailing Iran's announcement and the US maintaining its naval blockade despite the conditional reopening (RTVE, eldiario.es, El Español). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the PP-Vox political pact in Extremadura, with discussions about its potential extrapolation to other regions and internal tensions within the conservative bloc (El Plural, El Mundo, La Razón, Libertad Digital).
08:03
20 Minutos

Las dos vidas del trumpismo: pierde en Europa... pero se refuerza en América Latina

08:03
10:12
20 Minutos

Tensión antes de la final de Copa: la Policía corta una pelea entre ultras del Atlético y la Real

10:12

10:46Barcelona's Progressive Gathering

Spanish editors report on progressive leaders gathering in Barcelona for a Democracy Defense summit, with coverage highlighting international alliances against Trump (La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, Público). Simultaneously, domestic political tensions continue over the PP-Vox pact in Extremadura, with discussions about its potential expansion and internal conservative divisions (El Mundo, La Razón, El Plural, infoLibre).
10:54
11:03
11:11
11:19
11:35
20 Minutos

Aficionados de la Real y Atleti se hermanan en Sevilla tras una pelea a primera hora entre ultras

11:35
11:35
11:50

11:52Barcelona's Anti-Trump Alliance

Spanish editors report on the Barcelona progressive summit's focus on anti-Trump alliances and democracy defense, with multiple outlets covering Sánchez's leadership claims and Sheinbaum's diplomatic statements (El País, La Vanguardia, El Confidencial, Público, El Plural, La Razón). Simultaneously, coverage continues on Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to US actions (El Español, El Periódico).
12:29
20 Minutos

Aficionados de la Real y Atleti se hermanan tras una pelea entre ultras y cánticos a Aitor Zabaleta

12:29
12:53
20 Minutos

La Policía interviene cuchillos, cadenas y barras e identifica a 91 ultras antes de la final de Copa

12:53
14:54
20 Minutos

La Real gana por goleada al Atleti en las calles de Sevilla, blindadas por la Policía contra los violentos

14:54

14:56Iranian Fire on the Strait

Spanish editors report on escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets detailing Iranian forces opening fire on oil tankers and re-closing the strait in response to the ongoing US blockade (El Mundo, El Español, eldiario.es, El Plural). Simultaneously, coverage continues on Pedro Sánchez's calls for progressive unity and UN reform at the Barcelona democracy summit (La Vanguardia, RTVE).
15:10
20 Minutos

La Real gana por goleada al Atleti en las calles, donde la Policía ha intervenido material peligroso e identificado a 91 ultras

15:10
15:35
20 Minutos

La Real gana por goleada al Atleti en las calles, donde la Policía está poniendo coto a los radicales

15:35
16:04
16:13
20 Minutos

Bengalas y petardos: la afición del Atlético de Madrid tiñe de rojo y blanco Sevilla mientras la Policía pone coto a los radicales

16:13
16:22

16:55Trump's Strait Ultimatum

Spanish editors report on escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets detailing Trump's statements about Iranian threats to close the strait and Iranian forces opening fire on oil tankers (El Mundo, El Español, eldiario.es, El Plural). Simultaneously, coverage continues on Pedro Sánchez's calls for progressive unity and UN reform at the Barcelona democracy summit (RTVE, El País, Público).
18:41
20 Minutos

La afición de la Real colapsa la fan zone: se restringe el acceso ante una marea de seguidores

18:41

18:50Trump's Strait Defiance

Spanish editors report on escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets detailing Trump's refusal to be blackmailed after Iran reopened fire on oil tankers and re-closed the strait (El Mundo, El Español, eldiario.es, El Plural). Simultaneously, coverage continues on Pedro Sánchez's calls for urgent UN reform and progressive unity at the Barcelona democracy summit (RTVE, El País, Público, La Vanguardia).
19:02
19:10
20 Minutos

Cuenta atrás para la final: las aficiones marchan al campo y momento para los onces iniciales

19:10
19:49
20 Minutos

Cuenta atrás para la final: las aficiones llegan al campo y momento para los onces iniciales

19:49
20:05
20:13
20 Minutos

Cuenta atrás para la final: onces listos del Atleti y la Real Sociedad

20:13
20:13

20:15Sánchez's Progressive Proclamation

Spanish editors report on Pedro Sánchez's declarations at the Barcelona progressive summit, where he proclaimed the end of the far-right's time and called for urgent UN renewal (La Vanguardia, RTVE, El País, Público, El Periódico). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Venezuelan diaspora rally in Madrid supporting María Corina Machado (El Mundo, Libertad Digital).
20:47
20 Minutos

Gradas a reventar y aficiones dejándose las gargantas: Atleti y Real Sociedad, a por la Copa

20:47
21:04
20 Minutos

La Real Sociedad se adelanta a los 14 segundos de la final

21:04
21:04
21:14
20 Minutos

La Real marca a los 13 segundos, el gol más rápido en la historia de las finales de Copa

21:14

21:17Fourteen-Second Cup Final Wonder

Spanish editors report on the Copa del Rey final, with multiple outlets detailing Real Sociedad's record-breaking goal within seconds of the match (La Razón, El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos, RTVE). Simultaneously, coverage continues on political tensions, including Vox's strategy to degrade democratic debate (Público) and PP-Vox coalition negotiations in Extremadura (El Plural).
21:23
20 Minutos

Lookman marca y el Atleti empata el rápido gol de la Real

21:23
21:24
20 Minutos

El Atleti aprieta y Lookman empata la final con un golazo

21:24
21:41
20 Minutos

Final sin tregua entre el Atleti y la Real, en busca romper el empate

21:41
21:44
20 Minutos

Máxima igualdad en La Cartuja: Atlético y Real rozan el segundo

21:44
21:48
20 Minutos

Oyarzabal marca de penalti y la Real vuelve a adelantarse al Atleti

21:48
21:56
20 Minutos

La Real manda en la final con un penalti al filo del descanso muy discutido por el Atleti

21:56
22:16
20 Minutos

El Atleti sale en la segunda parte a empatar la final a la Real

22:16

22:17Fourteen-Second Cup Final Wonder

Spanish editors report on the Copa del Rey final, with multiple outlets detailing Real Sociedad's record-breaking goal within seconds of the match and the second-half restart (La Razón, El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos, RTVE). Simultaneously, coverage continues on political tensions, including Vox's strategy to degrade democratic debate (Público) and PP-Vox coalition negotiations in Extremadura (El Plural).
22:35
20 Minutos

El Atleti aprieta, sin premio: entra Sorloth a por el empate

22:35
22:45
20 Minutos

Últimos minutos de la final: la Real resiste y el Atleti busca el gol que fuerce la prórroga

22:45
22:50
20 Minutos

Golazo de Julián Álvarez en el último suspiro y la final, muy cerca de irse a la prórroga

22:50
23:02
20 Minutos

Julián Álvarez lleva la final a la prórroga: el Atleti llega mucho más fuerte que la Real

23:02

23:03Cup Final's Extra Time

Spanish editors report on the Copa del Rey final going to extra time after Atlético Madrid's equalizer, with multiple outlets detailing the match's progression (La Razón, El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos, RTVE). Simultaneously, coverage continues on political developments including Pedro Sánchez's declarations at the Barcelona progressive summit (La Vanguardia, El País) and PP-Vox coalition negotiations in Extremadura (El Plural).
23:09
20 Minutos

Atleti y Real Sociedad se juegan la final de Copa en la prórroga

23:09
23:22
20 Minutos

La Real y Atleti perdonan el gol en la prórroga y los penaltis están cada vez más cerca

23:22
23:42
20 Minutos

Máxima emoción: la Real y Atleti se juegan la Copa en los penaltis

23:42
23:56
20 Minutos

La Real Sociedad gana su cuarta Copa del Rey en los penaltis tras una final extenuante

23:56