Spain has taken a bold stand against US military operations linked to the Iran war, closing its airspace to American aircraft and denying access to key bases at Rota and Moron. The decision forces US warplanes to reroute toward the Middle East, complicating logistics. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly opposed the US Israel strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and refusing to support operations that could widen the conflict. Madrid says the move is aimed at preventing further escalation.
30 March,2026 10:56 PM IST
Severe storms have triggered multiple train derailments in Spain’s Catalonia region, killing 1 driver and injuring at least 20 passengers. A retaining wall collapsed near Gelida and a rockfall in Girona derailed separate trains as heavy rain battered the Mediterranean coast. The incidents come just days after a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain, raising fresh concerns over rail safety as storms intensify across Europe.
21 January,2026 07:44 PM IST
A deadly high speed passenger train crash has shocked Spain after a derailment led to a catastrophic collision in southern Andalusia. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, with dozens more seriously injured as rescue teams battle twisted wreckage near the town of Adamuz in the province of Cordoba.
19 January,2026 09:13 PM IST
Southern Spain was battered by torrential rain and powerful winds on Wednesday, flooding streets, halting trains, and triggering over 1,000 emergency incidents across Andalusia. The provinces of Seville and Huelva were the hardest hit, with cars submerged and public transport paralyzed. The chaos struck on the anniversary of the deadly Valencia floods, prompting Spain’s weather agency to issue a red alert and activate Andalusia’s flood emergency plan. Conditions began easing by Thursday as the storm moved eastward.
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