Spain Expels Ambassador from Israel Amid Tensions Over US-Israeli Strikes Against Iran
Spain permanently pulls ambassador from Israel amid Iran war over US-Israeli strikes; the move ratchets up a tense diplomatic rift between the two countries.
Spain permanently pulled its ambassador to Israel on Tuesday due to its opposition to US-Israeli strikes against Iran, escalating a strained diplomatic relationship between the two countries amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The move marks a significant escalation of tensions between Spain and Israel, with the Spanish government expressing strong disapproval of the US actions in Iran. This decision follows a series of high-profile disagreements between the two nations on issues such as Palestine and Iran's nuclear program. The permanent expulsion of the ambassador is seen as a symbol of Spain's deepening estrangement from Israel.