politics
March 26, 2026
Spain's Sanchez calls Iran war “much worse” than Iraq
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran is worse than Iraq, while rejecting Madrid’s involvement
TL;DR
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the US-Israeli war on Iran as an "absolute disaster" with worse consequences than the 2003 Iraq invasion.
- He stated the conflict has undermined international law, destabilized the Middle East, and exacerbated global energy challenges.
- Sanchez reaffirmed Spain's refusal to participate in the war, rejecting "mistakes of the past" and "greed and political calculation."
- He noted Iran's significant size and military capabilities, including long-range ballistic missiles.
- Sanchez warned of the war's economic fallout, stating "This war is a huge mistake whose costs we neither accept nor are willing to pay."
- Spain has been outspoken in opposing the war, withdrawing its ambassador from Israel and downgrading diplomatic relations.
- Spain's refusal to allow US military bases for operations linked to the conflict has strained ties with Washington.
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