politics
March 5, 2026
Spanish PM blasts ‘servile following’ over US-Israeli war on Iran
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on Madrid’s opposition to the US-Israeli war against Iran amid threats from Washington
TL;DR
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez strongly condemned the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
- Sanchez stated Spain's position as "No to the war" and warned against playing "Russian roulette with the destiny of millions."
- He refused to be complicit in actions he deemed bad for the world due to fear of US reprisals.
- Sanchez criticized leaders who use war to mask failures and criticized EU allies for a 'servile and blind following' of Washington.
- He specifically criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for agreeing with US President Trump's criticism of Spain's defense spending and for not showing solidarity.
- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed surprise at Merz's conduct and contrasted it with former German chancellors.
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