Spain's Prime Minister Criticizes U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Defense Spending Disputes
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, labeling the situation a 'disaster'. He warned against repeating past military mistakes and emphasized Spain's refusal to allow its air bases for the strikes. This led to President Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain. The dispute highlights Spain's isolation within NATO regarding defense spending and its absence from European nuclear and defense initiatives, raising concerns over its role in evolving security frameworks.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling the conflict a 'disaster' and warning against military miscalculations. His comments followed U.S. President Trump's threat to cut trade ties after Spain denied access to air bases for the strikes.
Sánchez urged caution, asserting that wars can stem from miscalculations and emphasized Spain's stance of 'No to war.' The situation has revived NATO tensions, with Trump criticizing Spain for not meeting the 5% GDP defense spending target. Additionally, Spain is excluded from new European defense initiatives, raising concerns about its security role amidst shifting European defense strategies.
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