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RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military planes involved in attacks on Iran, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday, extending Madrid’s earlier refusal to allow the use of jointly operated military bases for such operations. Robles said Spain would not authorize the use of either military bases or its airspace for actions related to the war in Iran. The move forces military aircraft to bypass Spain when fly

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain's King Felipe VI expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a phone call with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, SPA reported on Monday. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security. King Felipe VI also voiced Spain’s support for the measures taken by t

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference after attending a special summit of European Union leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on goods from a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman Riyadh, March 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday it

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a press conference following an extraordinary cabinet meeting about the energy crisis at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on Friday. AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday his government had agreed to propose a temporary rent freeze as part of a new package of measures aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the war with Iran. Sanchez said the measur

SABN Doha, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from Spain’s King Felipe VI, during which they discussed regional and international developments. King Felipe VI condemned the Iranian attack on Ras Laffan industrial city and expressed Spain’s support for Qatar in addressing the situation. The call also addressed efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain the situation, as well as ways to e

Spain's King Felipe VI delivers his traditional Christmas address at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, December 24, 2025. Ballesteros/Pool via REUTER MADRID, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain’s King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged abuses committed during the country’s colonial era, in remarks that mark a rare public recognition by the Spanish monarchy of wrongdoing linked to its imperial past. Speaking during a visit to the National Archaeological Museum i

SPA Riyadh, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. During the call, the Spanish prime minister condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and reaffirmed Spain’s rejection of threats to Saudi Arabia’s security and sovereignty. Sánchez also expressed Spain’s support for measures taken to preserve Sa

PHOTO: Albares in Brussels, Belgium, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Omar Havana Madrid, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – José Manuel Albares said on Wednesday Spain has not changed its position on supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, contradicting a statement by Karoline Leavitt. “I can refute (the White House spokesperson),” Albares told Spanish radio station Cadena SER. “The position of the Spanish government regarding the war in the Middle East, the bo

SPA RIYADH, February 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Spain signed two memoranda of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation and future modes of transportation. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Spain’s Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Óscar Puente signed the agreements at the Saudi transport ministry headquarters in Riyadh. The memoranda aim to develop technical, regulatory

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences and sympathy to Spain’s King Felipe VI over victims of a train collision in southern Spain. King Salman conveyed condolences to the Spanish king, the families of those killed and the Spanish people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, SPA said.

SPA Riyadh, January 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI following a train collision in southern Spain that resulted in fatalities. The Crown Prince expressed his condolences to the Spanish monarch, the families of the victims and the people of Spain, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq, the ministry said. Prince Faisal discussed regional and international developments with Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, as both sides reviewed ongoing efforts related to current geopolitical i

SPA Dhahran, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) said it will launch “Ithra Spain Cultural Days” from Jan. 12 to Jan. 31, 2026, featuring 130 cultural, performing and theatrical events showcasing Spanish culture at its headquarters in Dhahran. Ithra said the programme is part of its mission to strengthen cultural and civilizational exchange, and will include workshops, interactive experiences, dialogue sessions, thea

📷 Spain's King Felipe VI speaks during a Spain-China Business Forum in Chengdu, China, 11 November, 2025. ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS MADRID, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Felipe VI of Spain began a four-day state visit to China on Tuesday, marking the first trip by a Spanish monarch to the country in 18 years, as Madrid pursues closer economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing amid increasingly strained relations with Washington. The v

📷 Participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla wait to set sail towards Gaza, with other boats from Tunisia, as part of an international...

Cairo, September 17, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday praised Spain’s recognition...