Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned Wednesday that the Middle East war presented a "far worse" scenario than the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador from Israel, formally downgrading the level of diplomatic relations with the country.

Spain on Wednesday doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.

Spain on Sunday said it would not allow the United States to use its air bases for operations related to the strikes in Iran, deeming the attacks a violation of international law.

Spain will ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday evening.

Spain has ruled that the US social media giant Meta Platforms pay a hefty sum after finding that the company had gained an unlawful advantage through its data practices.

US President Donald Trump has called for Spain to be expelled from NATO for failing to meet the alliance’s new 5% defense spending target.

Spain has decided to continue blocking the transfer of weapons to Israel through its Rota and Morón military bases, emphasizing that both installations remain under Spanish sovereignty.

Spain's drive to cut military ties with Israel over the devastating war in Gaza will face formidable hurdles as cutting-edge Israeli technology is embedded in the armed forces, experts say.