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Published 20 Mar, 2026 12:15am

99 Spanish soldiers evacuated from Iraq

Spanish military personnel deployed to Iraq have been evacuated to Turkiye, Al Jazeera reports, citing Spain’s Defence Minister Margarita Robles.

Fifty-seven were serving with the US‑led coalition against Islamic State, and 42 were part of the Nato mission in Iraq. Robles said there were missile exchanges near the latter group’s base, which hindered the operation.

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