05.03.2026 20:23
Spain, which opposes the attacks of the US-Israel, refuses to open its bases and has also stood firm against US President Donald Trump's threat to 'cut commercial ties', has decided to send a warship to the Eastern Mediterranean against Iran. The Ministry of Defense announced that one of its most advanced frigates, named "SPS Cristobal Colon," has been sent to the region to support the air defense of Southern Cyprus.
While the attacks by the US and Israel and Iran's retaliations continue, another country has decided to send a warship to the Eastern Mediterranean.
SPAIN IS SENDING A FRIGATE Spain is sending one of its most advanced frigates to support the air defense of the Republic of Cyprus, a member of the European Union, which has been targeted by Iranian drones. The Ministry of Defense announced that the warship named "SPS Cristobal Colon" will also be on standby in the Eastern Mediterranean to assist in the evacuation of civilians from the Middle East.
SPS Cristobal Colon WILL BE PART OF THE FLEET SENT BY EUROPEAN COUNTRIES "SPS Cristobal Colon" will be deployed as part of a larger fleet led by France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which also includes warships from the Netherlands, Greece, and Italy. The fleet's purpose is reported to be to support the protection of the airspace over Southern Cyprus, located approximately 150 miles from the Israeli coast.
TRUMP'S ORDER TO "CUT TRADE RELATIONS WITH SPAIN" US President Trump criticized Spain for not allowing the use of US military aircraft stationed at the Moron de la Frontera and Rota military bases in Seville and Cadiz, during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office on March 3, while answering questions from the press regarding attacks on Iran.
Trump, who referred to Spain as "a terrible ally," stated, "Spain said we cannot use their bases, which is not true. We can use their bases if we want. No one can tell us not to use the bases. Spain is in terrible shape right now. In fact, I told (Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent) Scott to cut all trade relations with Spain."
SANCHEZ'S RESPONSE TO TRUMP: YOU CANNOT PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH THE FATES OF MILLIONS After Trump's statement, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in his first speech, "This is how great disasters for humanity begin. You cannot play Russian roulette with the fates of millions." Sanchez, referring to Ukraine, Gaza, and the Iraq War that occurred more than 20 years ago, stated, "I am against repeating the mistakes of the past. The position of my government can be summarized as follows: No to war."
Source: AA / ANKA