Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:47pm on 06 Mar 2026,Friday International
Pedro Sánchez has criticised the United States’ war on Iran, calling it an “extraordinary mistake” as the conflict in the Middle East enters its first week. The Spanish prime minister reiterated his government’s opposition to the war, summarising Madrid’s position in three words: “No to war.” Sánchez also defied a request from Donald Trump to jointly operate US bases in southern Spain for strikes against Iran. While several countries have rallied behind Washington and Benjamin Netanyahu under the US-led operation known as Operation Epic Fury, Spain has maintained its opposition to the military campaign. The conflict has heightened tensions across the region, with European governments increasingly drawn into debates over support for Washington’s strategy.
