Iran war strains US-Spain relations

"Spain has been terrible, and we're going to cut off all trade with the EU country. The reason is that Spain has opposed strikes on Iran from the very beginning and has expressed this view with greater vehemence than any other European country."

"His government then banned the US from using the two jointly operated military bases in Andalusia, southern Spain, to wage war on Iran. Sanchez published a video message not long after Trump's outburst doubling down on his anti-war stance, telling viewers that we say no to the violation of international law, which protects us all, especially civilians."

"I think our government is only being consistent in its foreign policy we should not simply submit to the US. How can it be that European countries that call themselves democratic simply support attacks that violate international law?"

During a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump criticized Spain for opposing airstrikes on Iran and threatened to cut off all trade with the country. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the attacks as violations of international law and banned the US from using two jointly operated military bases in Andalusia for operations against Iran. Sanchez released a video reaffirming Spain's opposition to the strikes and warning against destabilizing international law. Spanish citizens largely support their government's stance, viewing it as consistent foreign policy that refuses unconditional submission to US interests. Some Spaniards expressed disappointment with Germany's more accommodating position on the airstrikes.

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