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Madrid refuses US request to use Rota and Morón bases for Iran strikes; White House threatens trade embargo

Madrid refuses US request to use Rota and Morón bases for Iran strikes; White House threatens trade embargo

Spain has barred the United States from using the Rota and Morón bases for attacks on Iran, prompting President Trump to threaten an improbable but unsettling US trade embargo. The move disrupts defence-related passenger and cargo flows through Andalusia and highlights the exposure of corporate mobility programmes to sudden geopolitical rifts.

Mar 4, 2026
Spanish tourist accommodation stays up 3.6 % in January, led by foreign remote-work segment

Spanish tourist accommodation stays up 3.6 % in January, led by foreign remote-work segment

New INE figures show non-hotel overnights in Spain rose 3.6 % in January, buoyed by rural lodges and camp sites popular with digital nomads. The uptick underscores Spain’s appeal for remote workers but hints at looming capacity and cost pressures that mobility planners must factor into long-stay budgets.

Mar 4, 2026

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