Spain Deploys Warships with France as Transatlantic Tensions Rise

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This episode examines Spain’s deployment of the frigate Cristóbal Colón (F105 frigate) and the support ship Cantabria (A15 replenishment ship) to join a Mediterranean task force led by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91 aircraft carrier). The mission aims to strengthen air defense around Cyprus and protect European interests amid rising regional tensions. We also explore the diplomatic friction with the United States following Spain’s refusal to join military operations against Iran, and how this moment reflects a broader shift toward deeper European defense cooperation.