Spain's Sanchez stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's trade threat
The Hindu
Spain's Prime Minister Sanchez defends anti-war stance on Iran amid Trump's trade threats, emphasizing global responsibility and values.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez once again criticised the U.S. and Israel's military actions in Iran, standing firm on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) against fresh trade threats from Washington and warning that the Iran war risked “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday (March 3) threatened to end U.S. trade with Spain because of Spain's refusal to allow the U.S. to use joint military bases in the country in its attacks on Iran.
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“We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone,” Mr. Sanchez said in a televised address.
It's not clear how Mr. Trump would cut off trade with Spain, a European Union member. The EU negotiates trade on behalf of all its 27 members.
Despite Spain's refusal, Mr. Trump on Tuesday (March 3) said “we could use their base if we want,” referencing two military bases in southern Spain that the U.S. and Spain share, but which remain under Spanish command.
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