Pedro Sanchez, on the US and Israeli attack on Iran: No to war, we are not going to be complicit'

"Some will say that this is naive. What is naive is to think that violence is the solution. Or to think that blind and servile obedience is leadership. We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world for fear of reprisals from someone."

"Spain's position is the same as in Ukraine or Gaza. No to the breakdown of international law that protects us all. No to resolving conflicts with bombs. No to war. The world has been here before. Twenty-three years ago, another U.S. administration led us into an unjust war."

"The Iraq War led to a dramatic increase in terrorism and a serious migration and economic crisis. That was the gift of the Azores Three: a more insecure world and a worse life. He assured that he is committed to diplomacy."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has firmly rejected military intervention in Iran and resisted Donald Trump's trade embargo threats. He revived the anti-war slogan from 2003 that mobilized Spanish opposition to the Iraq War, positioning himself as an antagonist to U.S. military aggression. Sanchez maintains Spain's consistent position against military solutions in conflicts including Ukraine and Gaza, emphasizing adherence to international law. He defended diplomatic approaches while criticizing blind obedience to powerful nations, referencing the Iraq War's devastating consequences. Sanchez asserted Spain will not be complicit in actions harmful to global security despite potential economic reprisals, claiming his position reflects broader international support.

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