Spain Opposes US-Israel War on Iran The Spanish government has firmly rejected any military operations that could support a conflict against Iran, despite US President Donald Trump accusing Madrid of "betraying allies." Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared "No a la guerra" (No to war!) as Spain's position, refusing to allow its two military bases—Rota naval base and Morón air base, which host approximately 6,000 US troops—to be used for war efforts. Sánchez invoked the historic "No a la guerra" slogan, which previously mobilized Spain against the US-led war on Iraq and contributed to the downfall of a pro-war administration in 2003. This stance has placed Spain in a diplomatic conflict with Washington. Sánchez and his cabinet emphasized that any operations from these bases fall under Spanish sovereignty and must comply with the UN Charter, international law, and bilateral defense agreements between Spain and the US. The socialist administration categorically denied allowing refuelling, logistics, or intelligence sharing for potential strikes on Iran. Sánchez criticized Trump's threats to cut trade ties, stating, "Spain will not be dragged into an illegal war without a UN mandate. Our bases are for defence, not aggression." He also condemned the proposed conflict as "bad for the world" and incompatible with Spain's values and interests. Trump responded by accusing Spain of "betraying allies" and threatening to sever all trade relations with the country. The US president claimed the Spanish government had no authority to restrict operations at NATO bases, asserting that the US could act independently. However, Sánchez rejected this claim, reiterating that Spain would not support actions violating international law. The opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran is rooted in three key factors.#us #iran #donald_trump #spain #pedro_snchez
