Leila Islet

Spain-Morocco Tensions Flare Over Tiny Disputed Island in 2002 Crisis

29 March 2025

Spain and Morocco experienced a major crisis in 2002 with the invasion of the Perejil (Leila) islet by Moroccan soldiers and the firm response of the Spanish army. A look back (…)

Spanish Navy Patrols Disputed Waters Near Moroccan Coast

14 December 2023

The Spanish maritime action ship Meteoro (P-41) recently patrolled around the Alhucemas rock, thus showing its presence in this area just a few dozen meters from Morocco.