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flag Spain deploys frigate to Cyprus amid regional tensions and U.S. pressure over Iran stance.

flag Spain is deploying its advanced frigate Cristóbal Colón to Cyprus following a drone strike on the British RAF Akrotiri base, joining a multinational European naval force led by France to strengthen air and maritime defense in the eastern Mediterranean. flag The mission, focused on protecting EU interests and supporting potential evacuations, comes amid rising regional tensions and U.S. pressure over Spain’s refusal to allow American use of its bases in operations against Iran. flag Spain denies cooperating with the U.S. in any potential conflict and maintains a neutral stance despite threats of trade sanctions from former President Donald Trump. flag The frigate, returning from the Baltic Sea, is expected to arrive near Crete around March 10.

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